Amino Acid Reagent Powder

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview: Appearance: White to tan powder or crystals Odor: Alcoholic MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN AND RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY REACTION IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED HMIS: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1 Protective Equipment: X - See protective equipment, Section 8. NFPA: Health: 2 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 1

Hazard pictograms

Not applicable

Potential health effects

Eye Contact: May cause irritation Skin Contact: May cause irritation Skin Absorption: No effects anticipated Target Organs: Not applicable Ingestion May cause allergic respiratory reaction gastrointestinal irritation diarrhea circulatory disturbances central nervous system depression Very large doses may cause: colic depression death Target Organs: None reported Inhalation May cause respiratory tract irritation allergic respiratory reaction difficult breathing sweating rapid pulse and respirations blood pressure changes coughing flushing hives Target Organs: None reported

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Sulfites are strong sensitizers. Inhalation and ingestion may cause allergic respiratory reactions in asthmatics. Persons with respiratory conditions should take special care when working with products that contain sulfites.

Potential chronic health

Chronic overexposure may cause allergic respiratory reactions Cancer / Reproductive Toxicity Information: This product does NOT contain any

Contains

an experimental mutagen Toxicologically Synergistic Products: None reported ______________________________________