Product Names: Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride, L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
Synonyms: ALCAR HCl, L-Tartrate Carnitine
CAS Number (Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCl): 5080-50-2
CAS Number (L-Carnitine L-Tartrate): 36687-82-8
Recommended Use: Ingredient for dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, food additives
Supplier: Manufacturer or distributor details available upon request
Emergency Phone: Refer to package insert or contact local emergency services
Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS criteria
Physical hazards: Not flammable, not explosive
Health hazards: May cause mild skin or eye irritation in sensitive individuals; ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal discomfort; not expected to be carcinogenic or mutagenic
Environmental hazards: Not anticipated to pose significant risk to aquatic or terrestrial environments under normal conditions of use
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Hydrochloride: 99+% pure
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate: 99+% pure
Impurities: Trace moisture, residual solvents <0.5%
Other components: None intentionally added
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms develop
Skin Contact: Wash area with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Flush with plenty of water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do; seek medical attention if irritation develops
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water if conscious, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice if large amount consumed or symptoms appear
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry powder, foam, or carbon dioxide extinguishers
Hazards from Combustion: May produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, irritating fumes
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Precautions: Avoid inhalation of combustion products
Personal precautions: Use appropriate personal protective equipment; avoid dust formation, ventilate area
Methods for containment: Sweep up or vacuum material, collect in suitable container for disposal, avoid creating airborne dust
Environmental precautions: Prevent spills from entering drains, surface water, or soil
Handling: Handle in well-ventilated area; minimize dust generation; avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing
Storage: Store in tightly closed containers, cool dry place, away from sunlight, heat, strong oxidizers, and moisture; keep out of reach of children
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits set by OSHA or ACGIH
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, handle powder in enclosed system or with dust extraction
Personal Protection: Wear protective gloves, safety goggles, lab coat or chemical-resistant clothing; use approved respirators if dust exposure possible
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, keep work area clean, do not eat, drink or smoke during use
Appearance (Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCl): White to off-white powder
Appearance (L-Carnitine L-Tartrate): White crystalline powder
Odor: Faint characteristic
Odor threshold: Not determined
pH (1% solution): 3.0–4.0
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting (Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCl); ~200°C (L-Carnitine L-Tartrate)
Solubility: Freely soluble in water
Vapor Pressure: Not applicable
Partition Coefficient: Data not available
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not applicable
Storage Temperature: 2–8°C recommended for maximum quality
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended handling and storage conditions
Reactivity: Not reactive with most common materials
Conditions to avoid: Excessive heat, moisture, incompatible chemicals
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids or bases
Hazardous decomposition products: Burning may produce toxic fumes including oxides of carbon and nitrogen
Acute toxicity: Low oral toxicity based on animal studies; estimated LD50 >5,000 mg/kg (rat, oral)
Potential health effects: May cause mild skin or eye irritation, large oral doses may produce gastrointestinal symptoms
Sensitization: No evidence of sensitization from available studies
Chronic effects: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or reproductive toxicity found in standard testing
Routes of exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin or eye contact
Symptoms: Redness, itching, stomach discomfort if exposed to large amounts
Ecotoxicity: Expected to have low environmental toxicity due to natural occurrence and biodegradability
Persistence and degradability: Readily biodegradable under environmental conditions
Bioaccumulation potential: Does not bioaccumulate
Mobility in soil: Expected to be mobile in moist soils
Other adverse effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards
Product disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Contaminated packaging: Wash and recycle or dispose as per official guidelines
Special precautions: Do not dispose into environment or sewage system
UN Number: Not regulated
Transport hazard class: Non-hazardous for transport under current regulations
Packing group: None required
Transport labels: No special labeling requirements
Special precautions for user: Avoid spillage and excessive moisture during transport; keep packaging intact
TSCA Inventory (US): Listed
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed
REACH Status (EU): Exempt or registered as compliant for accepted uses
GHS Labelling: Not classified as hazardous
Other regulations: Check with country-specific food, pharmaceutical, and dietary supplement authorities for compliance
SARA Title III (US): Not listed under Sections 302, 304, 313
California Prop 65: Not listed
Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS): Not a controlled product
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