Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-81-7
Name of the chemical
Ascorbic acid C6H8O6
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2013-11-22
Product name
SELF-HEATING SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (contains ascorbic acid)
Product Synonyms
Cergona Cevitan, Cevatine Adenex Cetemican Laroscorbine, Cevimin Ascorvit Cetamid C6-H8-O6, Cevitamin Vitacee Scorbu-C Testascorbic
Chemical name
ascorbic acid
CAS No.
50-81-7
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
diseases and promote health. Clinical studies regarding the effects of vitamin C supplementation on lipoproteins and cholesterol have found that
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Company Information
company name
VWR International, Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
csaus@au.vwr.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H250, H251, H315, H319, H335, H341, H361
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H250
Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. According to the Model WHS Regulations and the ADG Code. ChemWatch Hazard Ratings Min Max Flammability 3 0 = Minimum Toxicity 0 1 = Low Body Contact 2 2 = Moderate 3 = High Reactivity 1 4 = Extreme Chronic 2 Poisons Schedule: None ] STOT - SE (Resp. Irr.) Category 3, Germ Cell Mutagen Category 2, Pyrophoric Solid Category 1, Eye Irrit. 2, Reproductive Toxicity Category 2, Self-Heating Material Category 1, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Legend:1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HSIS; 3. Classification drawn from EC Directive 1272/2008 - Annex VI
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard statements
H250 Catches fire spontaneously if exposed to air H251 Self-heating; may catch fire H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P222 Do not allow contact with air. P235+P410 Keep cool. Protect from sunlight. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see advice on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P335+P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use… to extinguish.
Storage
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P407 Maintain air gap between stacks/pallets. P413 Store bulk masses greater than … kg/…lbs at temperatures not exceeding …°C/…°F. P420 Store away from other materials. P422 Store contents under ...
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised chemical landfill or if organic to high temperature incineration
