Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
8.0-15.0%
General Information
Revision date
2020-09-29
Product name
Lactic acid
Product Synonyms
2-Hydroxypropanoic Acid
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
4001-204937
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Color: Colorless Form: Liquid Physical state: Liquid Odor: Slight acrid odor
Signal word
DANGER! Danger
Potential health effects
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. Potential Physical / Chemical Not classified Effects:
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 4 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage.
Prevention
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
Other hazards
which do not result None.
