General Information
Revision date
2019-10-24
Product name
DL-.alpha.-Lipoic Acid
Product Synonyms
1,2-dithiolane-3-pentanoic acid; Thioctic acid;
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)
H302, H315, H317, H319, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the Substance or Mixture Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2 Skin Sensitization, Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 2
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P261: Avoid breathing {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray}. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. 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 P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P305+351+338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P330: Rinse mouth. P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. P333+313: If skin irritation or rash occurs, seek medical advice/attention. P337+313: If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation. Harmful if swallowed. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory system irritation. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation, Category 2 Skin Sensitization, Category 1 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 2
