L-Citrulline DL-Malate MSDS

1. SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION

    1.1. Product Name: L-Citrulline DL-Malate
    1.2. Description: L-Citrulline DL-Malate is a Citrulline derivative manufactured through chemical synthesis.
    1.3. Chemical Formula: C10H19N3O8
    1.4. Molecular weight: 309.27316
    1.5. CAS #: 54940-97-5
    1.6. EINECS #: Not Applicable
    1.7. Manufactured by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
    1.8. Supplied by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
    1.9. Usage: In food as nutritional supplements

2. Composition

    2.1. L-Citrulline DL-Malate: >98%
    2.2. Hazardous impurities: Negative

3. Physical/Chemical Characteristics

    3.1. Physical State: Powder
    3.2. Appearance: white powder
    3.3. Odor: Not available
    3.4. pH: Not available
    3.5. Melting point/range: Not available
    3.6. Boiling point: Not available
    3.7. Bulk density: Not available
    3.8. Solubility: Soluble in hot water

4. Stability/Reactivity

    4.1. Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures
    4.2. Shelf Life: 24 months period
    4.3. Hazardous decomposition: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...)
    4.4. Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
    4.5. Incompatible with: Strong oxidizing agents

5. Handling/Storage

    5.1. Storage: Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
    5.2. Handling precaution: Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material.

6. Exposure Control

    6.1. Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
    6.2. Respiratory protection: NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
    6.3. Eye Protection: Protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles
    6.4. Skin Protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothes to minimize skin contact.
    6.5. Other: Consult professionals if L-Citrulline DL-Malate need to be handled under some special conditions.

7. Hazards Identification

    7.1. Hazardous overview: L-Citrulline DL-Malate is Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
    7.2. Contact with eyes: May cause eye irritation.
    7.3. Contact with skin: May cause skin irritation.
    7.4. Ingestion: May irritate the tissues of the mouth, esophagus, and other tissues of the digestive system
    7.5. Inhalation: May cause irritation to the respiratory tract and gastrointestinal
    7.6. Other: Not Applicable

8. First Aid Measures

    8.1. Contact with eyes: Flush immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice
    8.2. Contact with skin: Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient.Get medical attention if irritation develops
    8.3. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
    8.4. Inhalation: Remove from exposure, move to fresh air and seek medical advice immediately.

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