L-Ascorbic Acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303, H315, H319, H335

Code

Statements

H303

May be harmful if swallowed

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS - Classification

Signal word

WARNING Hazard pictograms

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 5 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) Category 3

Physical hazards

Not Hazardous

Environmental hazards

Not Hazardous Hazard Statements H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P321 - Specific treatment (remove from exposure and treat symptoms). Refer to other portions of precautionary text on this label, SDS or other product information sheets, as appropriate.

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not Applicable HMIS Health 1 Flammability 1 Reactivity 1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Caution! Strong reducing agent.

Product definition

This product is a white to yellow, crystalline solid with a slight acrid odor. Health Hazards: Skin or eye contact may cause irritation. Inhalation of dust may cause respiratory irritation. Ingestion of this product may cause sensitization to UV light. Ingestion of large quantity will cause indigestion and may cause diarrhea and urine acidification. Flammability Hazards: Ascorbic Acid is a strong reducing agent and can cause fire or explosion in contact with oxidizing materials. This product is combustible and can ignite if exposed to direct flame or other ignition source or very high temperatures. Finely divided dust clouds from the product may form explosive air/dust mixtures. If involved in a fire, this product may produce carbon oxides. Reactivity Hazards: This product is not reactive. Ascorbic Acid oxidizes in light and when in contact with moist air. Environmental Hazards: Although this product presents minimal environmental hazard, all intentional and accidental release should be avoided. Emergency Considerations: Emergency responders should wear appropriate protection for situation to which they respond.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal Word WARNING Hazard pictograms Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 5 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Physical hazards Not Hazardous Environmental hazards Not Hazardous Hazard Statements H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation