General Information
Product name
Citrinin | Fermentek
CAS No.
518-75-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
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spill, leak, fire, exposure, or accident calls CHEMTREC day or
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Company Information
company name
FERMENTEK ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
fermentek@fermentek.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H311, H315, H318, H331, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
EU Classification
According to EU Regulation 67/548/EEC) OSHA Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Irritating to the skin. Risk of serious damage to the eyes. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
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Hazard statements
H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin H331 Toxic if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301/P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P308/P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact P305/P351/P338 lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
2.3 Other hazards
No data available Substance Molecular Formula: C13H14O5 Molecular Weight: 250.2 CAS Registry #: 518-75-2 EC#: 208-257-2 Synonyms (3R,4S)-4,6-Dihydro-8-hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-6-oxo-3H-2-benzopyran-7- carboxylic Acid; _(3R-trans)-4,6-Dihydro-8-hydroxy-3,4,5-trimethyl-6-oxo- 3H-2-benzopyran-7-carboxylic Acid; Citrinin; NSC 186; Mixture Not mixture. This product is a pure compound General advice Consult a doctor, as medical attention may be required. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Eye contact: Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Take victim immediately to hospital.Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital. Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of .water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash off immediately with plenty of water. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Call a physician Inhalation: Immediate medical attention is required. Remove to fresh air If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Avoid direct contact with skin. Use barrier to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary. Call a physician. Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapors If symptoms persist, call a physician Self-protection of the first aider: Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Ensure that medical personnel are aware of the material(s) involved, take precautions to protect themselves and prevent spread of contamination. Most important symptoms: No information available. Extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Carbon oxides Advice for firefighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. Wear protective suit
Further information
No data available Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading. Dike far ahead of liquid spill for later disposal. Methods for cleaning up: Cover liquid spill with sand, earth or other non-combustible absorbent material (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, and vermiculite). Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage
Conditions Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of children. Store at -20 °C, dissicated under innert gase. Specific End Uses: For scientific research and development only. To be used only by experienced professionals. Not for use in humans or animals. No occupational exposure limits are listed for this material.