General Information
Revision date
2013-12-19
Product name
L-GLUTAMIC ACID
Product Synonyms
Glutamic acid
Chemical name
Glutamic acid, L-
CAS No.
56-86-0
supplier name
Spectrum Chemicals and Laboratory Products, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Spectrum Chemicals and Laboratory Products, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW May cause skin and eye irritation May cause irritation of respiratory tract Odor: Physical state: Appearance: Color: Odorless. Solid. Crystals. Crystalline powder. White. OSHA Regulatory Status This material is not considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 1910.1200)
Principle Routes of Exposure
Ingestion. Inhalation.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals. Eye Contact: Contact with eyes may cause irritation. Mild eye irritation. Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion: Expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial handling. May cause nausea and vomiting. May cause headache. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Component Carcinogen Status: L-Glutamic Acid No information available 56-86-0 (100) Target Organs: No information available Mutagenic Effects: May affect genetic material
Teratogenic Effects
No information available
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available See Section 11 for additional Toxicological Information
Environmental effects
No information available
