Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
230-636-6
Name of the chemical
beta Carotene
Concentration
100.0%
General Information
Revision date
2019-03-27
Product name
beta.-Carotene
Product Synonyms
beta.,.beta.-carotene; Food Orange 5; KPMK; Lucarotin; NSC 62794; Provatene; Provitamin A; beta.,.beta.-carotene; Food Orange 5; KPMK; Lucarotin; NSC 62794; Provatene; Provitamin A;Solatene;
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only, not for human or veterinary use
Emergency telephone
+1 (800)424-9300, +1 (703)527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H252, H319
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H252
Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture Self-Heating Substances, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H252: Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary statements
P235: Keep cool. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.
Response
P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes serious eye irritation. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause skin or respiratory system irritation. Self-heating in large quantities; may catch fire. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Self-Heating Substances, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2
