General Information
Revision date
2007-07-19
Product name
Caffeine
Product Synonyms
Theine
CAS No.
58-08-2
Manufacturer Name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Solid. (Crystalline granules.) OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Avoid breathing dust. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Moderately irritating to eyes. Skin Moderately irritating to the skin. Inhalation Moderately irritating to the respiratory system. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Carcinogenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or aggravated by over- prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated exposure of exposure the eyes to a low level of dust can produce eye irritation. See toxicological information (section 11)
