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Date of Issue : Mar 2002 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : VITAMIN E ACETATE Other Names : DL-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE; 5,7,8-TRIMETHYLTOCOL ACETATE ALL-RAC-ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Used for pharmaceuticals and in the food industry.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : White powder with almost no odour. Formula : C31H52O3 Boiling Point : 224 deg C Melting Point : -27.5 deg C Vapour Pressure : 0.02 mm Hg (1 atmosphere) Specific Gravity : 0.954 (water = 1) Flash Point : Test Unknown 210 pH : N/A () Solubility in water : Misc g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Octanol/water partition coefficient : Log POW 12.2 Sparingly soluble in water. Soluble in many organic solvents. Viscosity at 40 deg C = 700 mPa.s Bulk density = 500 kg/m3 Emulsifiable in water @ 35 - 40 deg C 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
No adverse effects expected. Eye
Eye contact with product may result in slight irritation. Skin
Skin contact with product is not expected to cause irritation. Inhaled
Inhalation of dust may result in slight respiratory irritation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Mutagenic effects are not expected. Chronic effects are not known.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Rinse mouth and then drink 1 - 3 cups of water.
Eye
Wash affected areas for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Skin
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Inhaled
Keep patient calm and remove to fresh air.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
In our experience and according to information available to us the product is not harmful to health provided it is correctly handled and processed according to the given recommendations, No LD50 data available for product.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
An exposure standard has not been established for this product. We recommend the following for nuisance dust : TWA 10 mg/m3.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure workplace is well ventilated to maintain air concentrations below exposure standard, including the use of local exhaust ventilation. Breathing must be protected when decanting large quantities of product without local exhaust ventilation.
3.3 Personal Protection
Eye protection - wear protective glasses with side shield. Respiratory protection - wear a dust mask if dust exposure is likely or expected. Hands and face should be washed before breaks and at the end of the shift. The usual precautions for the handling of chemicals must be observed. Skin protection - wear protective overalls.
3.4 Flammability
Product not flammable under normal conditions of use. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Not classified as a Dangerous Good for storage or transport. Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place. Avoid dust formation. Prevent electrostatic sharge. Sources of ignition should be kept well clear. Fire extinguishers should be kept handy.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name VITAMIN E ACETATE Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
DO NOT let product enter drains. Clean up personnel should wear protective overalls with glasses and gloves. Do not breath dust. Avoid dust formation.
Contain and sweep/shovel up spills with dust binding material or use an industrial vacuum cleaner. Place waste in labelled containers for disposal.
Disposal
Must be disposed to approved landfill or incinerated in accordance with local regulations.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Thermal decomposition occurs above 300 deg C. Dust explosion hazard.
Extinguishing Media
Use water, carbon dioxide (CO2), foam or dry extinguishing media. In case of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Dispose of fire debris and contaminated extinguishing water in accordance with local regulations. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
The product is virtually insoluble in water and can thus be separated from water mechanically in suitable effluent treatment plants. Inhibition of degradation during correct introduction of low concentrations. Do not discharge product to water courses withour effluent treatment. Degree of elimination : 20-60% BOD of the ThOD (OECD 301C) Toxicity to bacteria : EC/LC50 >10000 mg/L/0.5h (Pseudomonas putida) Toxicity to fish : EC/LD50 >10000 mg/L/96h (Leuciscus idus) Toxicity to daphnia : EC/LD50 >500 mg/L/48h (Daphnia magna)
5.1 Contact Points
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The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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