General Information
Revision date
2011-09-15
Product name
S-CARBOXYMETHYL-
Product Synonyms
(L)-2-Amino-3-(carboxymethylthio)propionic acid
Chemical name
Alanine, 3-((carboxymethyl)thio)-, L-
CAS No.
638-23-3
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: No information available Solid. Powder. White. Off-white. Light yellow. 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. Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. Inhalation: May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion: May cause digestive (gastrointestinal) tract irritation. May affect the blood. May cause central nervous system effects. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Component Carcinogen Status: S-Carboxymethyl-L-cysteine No information available 638-23-3 (100) Target Organs: No information available
Teratogenic Effects
No information available Mutagenic 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
