Choline Chloride (2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency Overview Color White. Physical State Solid. Odor Slight amine. Hazards of Product No significant hazards for emergency response are known. OSHA Hazard Communication Standard This product is not a "Hazardous Chemical" as defined by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200.

Potential health effects

Eye Contact May cause slight temporary eye irritation. Skin Contact Short single exposure not likely to cause significant skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause slight skin irritation. Skin Absorption A single prolonged exposure is not likely to result in the material being absorbed through skin in harmful amounts. Inhalation Vapors are unlikely due to physical properties. Dust may cause irritation to upper respiratory tract (nose and throat). * Indicates a trademark Ingestion No hazards anticipated from swallowing small amounts incidental to normal handling operations. Excessive acute oral exposure in rats (200-670 mg/ml) has been reported to cause convulsions, depression and depressed respiration which terminated in respiratory paralysis. Effects of Repeated Exposure No relevant information found.

Cancer information

No relevant information found Birth Defects/Developmental Did not cause birth defects in laboratory animal studies. Has been toxic to the fetus Effects in lab animals at doses toxic to the mother. Reproductive Effects No relevant information found See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information