Showa Kako Corporation
MSDS No.G1512E DL-Lactic acid 90%
Rev-1 October 08, 2013

Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1 – Product and Company Identification

Product Name

DL-Lactic acid 90%

Chemical Name

DL-Lactic acid

Chemical FormulaC3H6O3Company Identification

Showa Kako Corporation
18-23, Yoshino-cho, Suita-city, Osaka 564-0054
JAPANTelephone Number+81-6-6384-1501

24-hour Emergency+81-6-6384-1501

Telephone Number
Fax Number+81-6-6384-2287

Section 2 – Hazards Information
GHS Classification
Physical Hazards

Not classifiedHealth Hazards
Acute toxicity (oral)

Category 2Skin corrosion / Irritation

Category 2

Serious eye damage /Category 2Aeye irritation
Environmental Hazards

Not classified

GHS Symbol

Signal Word

WarningHazard Statements
H303 May be harmful if swallowed
H316 Causes mild skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash hand and face, etc. thoroughly after handling.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/eye
protection/face protection.
Response Statements

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P305+P351+P338

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several
minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy todo. Continue rinsing.

P337+P313

If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P332+P313

If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P312

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feelunwell.

Storage Statements

None

Disposal Statements

None

Section 3 – Composition and Information on Ingredients
Substance/Mixture

Substance

Chemical Name

DL-Lactic acid

CAS #598-82-3

Percent90.0 – 92.0% min.

Section 4 – First Aid Measures
EyesImmediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Consult anophthalmologist.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Flush skin with copious
amount of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminatedclothing and shoes. Consult a physician if symptoms occur.

Ingestion

Immediately wash out mouth with plenty of water and give 1-2 cupfulsof water or milk if victim is conscious and alert. Never give anything bymouth to unconscious person. Consult a physician.

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician if necessary.

Section 5 – Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point

No data foundAutoignition

No data foundExplosion Limits

Lower

No data foundUpper

No data found

Extinguish Media

Water, powder, carbon dioxide, foam

Firefighting Instructions

Avoid non-firefighting equipped personnel to enter.
Extinguish upwind from the fire wearing appropriate
protective gear.

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Section 6 – Accidental Release Measures
Spills/ Leaks

Evacuate area. Provide adequate ventilation. Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves. Sweep up,
place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilator
area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.

Section 7 – Handling and Storage
Handling

Wear appropriate protective gear. Do not contact with eyes, skin and on
clothing. Do not inhale. Handle with care. Wash mouth and hand after
handling the material.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed. Avoid such conditions as direct sunlightand high piling. Store in low-humid dry area.

Section 8 – Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering

Facilities storing or utilizing the material should be equippedControls

with an eye wash facilities and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Exposure Limits

No data found

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes

Safety goggles

Skin

Rubber gloves

Clothing

Protective clothing and rubber boots

Respirators

Anti-dust mask

Section 9 – Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State

LiquidAppearance

Colorless – Almost colorlessOdor

Nearly odorless

Boiling Point

No data foundMelting Point

No data foundFlash Point

No data foundAutoignition

NoneExplosibility

None

Vapor Pressure

No data foundVapor Density

No data foundSolubility

Soluble in: Water, alcohol and acetone
Insoluble in: Chloroform, n-hexane and carbon disulfide

Section 10 – Stability and Reactivity
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Stability

Stable under proper conditions

Conditions to avoid

Direct sunlight, high temperature, highhumidity and high piling

Incompatibilities with Other MaterialMetals, strong oxidizing agents, strong
reducing agents, strong bases and metal
nitrates

Hazardous Decomposition ProductCarbon monoxide, carbon dioxide andirritating and toxic fumes and gases

Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur

Section 11 – Toxicological information
RTECS #No data found

LD50/ LC50

(as anhydrous) oral-rat LD50: 3543 mg/kg
oral-mouse LD50: 4878 mg/kg

Carcinogenicity

No data foundMutagenicity

No data foundReproductive Effects

No data foundTeratogenicity

No data found

Immunology

No data foundIrritation(as anhydrous) skin-rabbit: 5 mg, 24 hr mildeye-rabbit: 750 µg,24 hr sev.

Section 12 – Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity

No data foundEnvironmental Standard

No data foundSection 13 – Disposal Consideration
Disposal Method

Federal (national), state or local laws and regulations will
determine the proper waste disposal method.

Regulation Method

Federal (national), state or local laws and regulations

Section 14 – Transport Information
Shipping Name

Not applicable

Hazard Class

Not applicableUN #Not applicable

Packing GroupNot applicable

Section 15 – Regulatory Information
United StatesTSCA

On the list
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ECEINECS

201-069-1

CanadaWHMISClassification EJapan

PRTR law

Not on the list

Section 16 – Other Information
MSDS Creation Date

October 08, 2013

Revised Date

-Revised No.

1stThis 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 otherwarranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume noliability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine
the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Showa
Kako be liable for any claims, losses, or damage of any third party or for lost profits or
any special, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if
Showa Kako has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

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