General Information
Revision date
2012-07-13
Product name
L-Cysteine, Hydrochloride
Product Synonyms
Cys, HCl
CAS No.
52-89-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Other non-specified industry: Research and Development
supplier name
EMD Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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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) Emergency overview : WARNING! CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Solid.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation : Irritating to respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Skin : Irritating to skin. Eyes : Irritating to eyes. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : None known. See toxicological information (section 11)
