Safety Data Sheet

Lactic Acid FCC 88, FCC Special 88

1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Lactic Acid FCC 88, FCC Special 88

Synonyms/Generic Names: (S)-2-Hydroxypropionic acid, Sarcolactic acid

Product Number: 9480

Product Use: Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use

Manufacturer: Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc.

N4335 Temkin Rd.
Columbus, WI. 53925

For More Information: 920-623-2140 (Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30)

www.columbuschemical.com

In Case of Emergency Call: CHEMTREC - 800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887 (24 Hours/Day, 7 Days/Week)

2. HAZARDS INDENTIFICATION

Signal Words: Danger

Pictograms:

GHS Classification

Skin irritation Category 2

Serious eye damage Category 1

GHS Label Elements, including precautionary statements:

Hazard Statements:
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statements:
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
P305+P351+P338 contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician.
P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

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Potential Health Effects

Eyes Causes eye burns.
Inhalation Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Skin Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

NFPA Ratings HMIS Ratings

Health 3 Health 3
Flammability 1 Fire 1
Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0
Specific hazard Not Available

3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

EINECS# / Molecular
Component Weight % CAS # Formula
ELINCS# Weight
(L+) Lactic Acid 88-89 79-33-4 201-196-2 C3H6O3 90.08 g/mol

4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Eyes Rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately.
Inhalation Move casualty to fresh air and keep at rest. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention immediately.
Skin Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and
wash using soap. Get medical attention immediately.
Ingestion Do Not Induce Vomiting! Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If
conscious, wash out mouth with water. Get medical attention immediately.

5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable (and unsuitable) Product is flammable. Use water, dry chemical, foam, or carbon
extinguishing media dioxide on fires involving this product. Use appropriate media for
adjacent fire. Cool containers with water, keep away from common
metals.
Special protective equipment Wear self-contained, approved breathing apparatus and full protective
and precautions for clothing, including eye protection and boots.
firefighters
Specific hazards arising from Emits toxic fumes (carbon oxides) under fire conditions. (See also
the chemical Stability and Reactivity section)

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions, See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective
protective equipment and equipment.
emergency procedures
Environmental precautions Prevent spillage from entering drains. Any release to the environment
may be subject to a federal/national or local reporting requirements.
Methods and materials for Neutralize spill with sodium bicarbonate or lime. Absorb spill with
containment and cleaning up noncombustible absorbent material, then place in a suitable container
for disposal. Clean surfaces thoroughly with water to remove residual

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contamination. Dispose of all waste and cleanup materials in

accordance with regulations.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions for safe handling

See section 8 for recommendations on the use of personal protective equipment. Use with adequate
ventilation. Wash thoroughly after using. Keep container closed when not in use.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool, dry well ventilated area. Keep away from incompatible materials (see section 10 for
incompatibilities).

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Occupational exposure controls: Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.

Personal Protection
Eyes Wear chemical safety glasses or goggles, and face shield.
Inhalation Provide local exhaust, preferably mechanical. If exposure levels are excessive, use an
approved respirator.
Skin Wear nitrile or rubber gloves, and full body covering. The type of protective equipment
must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous
substance at the specific workplace.
Other Not Available

Other Recommendations
Provide eyewash stations, quick-drench showers and washing facilities accessible to areas of use and
handling. Have supplies and equipment for neutralization and running water available.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance (physical state, color, etc.) Colorless to slight yellow-brown liquid.

Odor Not Available
Odor threshold Not Available
pH 2
Melting point/freezing point Not Available
Initial boiling point and boiling range 125°C (257°F)
Flash point 110°C (230°F)
Evaporation rate Not Available
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limit Not Explosive
Vapor pressure Not Available
Vapor density Not Available
Relative density 1.20-1.22 g/mL
Solubility (ies) Completely soluble in water
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water Not Available
Auto-ignition temperature Not Available
Decomposition temperature Not Available

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability Stable

Possibility of Hazardous Reactions Will not occur.
Conditions to Avoid Extremes of temperature, open flames, sparks, sources of
ignition.
Incompatible Materials Moisture, bases, organic materials, metals, carbides, cyanides,
chlorates, nitrates, picrates, permanganate, peroxides, zinc
iodide, azides, perchlorates, phosphorus.
Hazardous Decomposition Carbon oxides.
Products

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity
Lactic Acid
Skin LD50 Dermal- rabbit- >2,000 mg/kg
Eyes Eyes- rabbit- Severe eye irritation- Draize test
Respiratory Not Available
Ingestion LD50 Oral – rat- 3,543 mg/kg

Carcinogenicity
IARC No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA No components of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

Signs & Symptoms of Exposure

Skin Burning, itching, redness, inflammation and/or swelling of exposed tissues.
Eyes Eye burns, watering eyes.
Respiratory Burning, choking, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache or
nausea.
Ingestion Burning, choking, nausea, vomiting and severe pain.

Chronic Toxicity Not Available

Teratogenicity Not Available
Mutagenicity Not Available
Embryotoxicity Not Available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity Not Available
Reproductive Toxicity Not Available
Respiratory/Skin Sensitization Not Available

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity
Lactic Acid
Aquatic Vertebrate Not Available
Aquatic EC50 Daphnia magna (Water flea)- 180-320 mg/l – 48 h
Invertebrate

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Terrestrial Mortality NOEC- Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata- 320 mg/l -96 h

EC50- Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae)- >2,800 mg/l- 84 h

Persistence and Degradability Readily biodegradable

Bioaccumulative Potential Not Available
Mobility in Soil Completely soluble
PBT and vPvB Assessment Not Available
Other Adverse Effects Not Available

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Product or Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Residues local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product or residue.
Product Users should review their operations in terms of the applicable federal/national or
Containers local regulations and consult with appropriate regulatory agencies if necessary
before disposing of waste product container.

The information offered in section 13 is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product may
significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the waste classification and proper disposal
methods.

14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION

US DOT UN3265, Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s., (lactic acid), 8, pg III
TDG UN3265, CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., (LATIC ACID),
8, pg III
IMDG UN3265, CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., (LATIC ACID),
8, pg III
Marine Pollutant No
IATA/ICAO UN3265, Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s., (lactic acid), 8, pg III

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA Inventory Status All ingredients are listed on the TSCA Active
inventory.
DSL / NDSL All ingredients are listed on the DSL inventory.
California Proposition 65 Not Listed
Rhode Island: Hazardous Substance List Not Listed
Massachusetts: Toxic or Hazardous Substance List, Not Listed
Right to Know
Pennsylvania: Hazardous Substance List Not Listed
New Jersey: Right to Know Hazardous Substance Not Listed
List
SARA 302 Not Listed
SARA 304 Not Listed
SARA 311 Acute Health Hazard.
SARA 312 Acute Health Hazard.
SARA 313 Not Listed
WHMIS Canada Class D2B: Poisonous and infectious material –
Other effects – Toxic.
Class E: Corrosive material.

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16. OTHER INFORMATION

Revision Date

Original 08/12/2011

Revision 1 10/21/2013

Revision 2 03/11/2015

Revision 3 09/13/2021

Disclaimer: The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet (“SDS”) is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information, and belief at the date of publication. The information in this SDS relates only to the specific Product
identified under Section 1, and does not relate to its use in combination with other materials or products, or its
use as to any particular process. Those handling, storing, or using the Product should satisfy themselves that
they have current information regarding the particular way the Product is handled, stored or used and that the
same is done in accordance with federal, state and local law. WE DO NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTY, EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING (WITHOUT LIMITATION) WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE
COMPLETENESS OR CONTINUING ACCURACY OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR WITH
RESPECT TO FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR USE. WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPOSIBILITY AND
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, INJURY, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN
ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT.

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