General Information
Revision date
2017-04-09
Product name
beta.-hydroxy Pyruvic Acid
Product Synonyms
3-hydroxy-2-oxo-propanoic acid; 3-hydroxy-2-Oxopropanoic acid; 3-hydroxy Pyruvic Acid;
CAS No.
1113-60-6
Emergency telephone
Within USA and Canada
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 1B
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P260: Do not breathe {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray}. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.
Response
P301+312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P330: Rinse mouth. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation or skin absorption. May cause eye, skin, or respiratory system irritation. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
