Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Revision date
2019-02-15
Product name
Malic acid
Product Synonyms
(+/-)-Hydroxysuccinic acid * Racemic malic acid * DL-Malic acid
Chemical name
(+/-) - Malic acid
CAS No.
6915-15-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Specified quality tests and assay use only
Manufacturer Name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC within US & 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
U. S. Pharmacopeia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
RSTECH@usp.org
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
Physical hazards
Not classified.
Health hazards
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A
Environmental hazards
Not classified. OSHA defined hazards Not classified.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear eye protection/face protection.
Response
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. If in eyes Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Storage
Not available.
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise None known.
Additional information
None.
