International Chemical Safety Cards

LACTIC ACID ICSC: 0501
LACTIC ACID
DL-Lactic acid
2-Hydroxypropanoic acid
a-Hydroxypropionic acid
C3H6O3 / CH3CHOHCOOH
Molecular mass: 90.1
CAS # 50-21-5
RTECS # OD2800000
ICSC # 0501
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!

INHALATION Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.
Safety goggles, or face shield.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Sore throat. Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Abdominal cramps. Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give nothing to drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Cautiously neutralize spilled liquid with weak alkaline solution, e.g. disodium carbonate. Then wash away with plenty of water.
Separated from strong bases.

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ICSC: 0501 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
VISCOUS, COLOURLESS TO YELLOW LIQUID OR COLOURLESS TO YELLOW CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance is a medium strong acid.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the skin and the respiratory tract, and is corrosive to the eyes. Corrosive on ingestion.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Melting point: 17°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
Solubility in water: miscible 		Flash point: 110°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.6
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0501 LACTIC ACID
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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