Product Name: L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
Synonyms: LCLT, Carnitine Tartrate
Chemical Formula: C11H19NO8
CAS Number: 36687-82-8
Recommended Use: Nutritional supplement, sports nutrition, food additive
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GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS.
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: Product may cause minor irritation to eyes, skin, respiratory tract.
Pictograms: None
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation of dust. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Use in well-ventilated space. Do not ingest in raw form.
Other Hazards: Not identified as a combustible dust hazard.
Chemical Name: L-Carnitine L-Tartrate
Common Name: Carnitine, L-Tartrate salt
CAS Number: 36687-82-8
EC Number: 253-872-0
Concentration: 98% or higher
Impurities / Stabilizing Additives: Typically contains no significant impurities
Eye Contact: Rinse gently with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek medical advice if irritation develops.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Seek medical attention if respiratory symptoms or discomfort continues.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting unless directed by medical personnel. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
Notes for Physician: Treat symptomatically based on clinical judgement.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical powder, foam, carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water stream may spread burning material.
Specific Hazards: Product is combustible at high temperatures. May emit fumes of carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides under fire conditions.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Special Procedures: Approach fire from upwind. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers.
Personal Precautions: Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear protective gloves, safety goggles, and respiratory protection.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, surface water, or soil in substantial quantities.
Clean-Up Method: Sweep or vacuum spill using non-sparking tools. Collect in a suitable, sealed container for proper disposal. Avoid creating dust cloud.
Reference to Other Sections: Refer to sections on exposure control and disposal considerations.
Precautions for Safe Handling: Use personal protective equipment such as gloves and goggles. Avoid generation of dust. Provide adequate ventilation. Practice good hygiene.
Safe Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly closed, original container. Keep dry, cool, and well-ventilated. Keep away from heat, sparks, or open flame.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
Specific End Uses: Intended for professional or industrial use in accordance with applicable regulations.
Exposure Limits: No established exposure limits for L-Carnitine L-Tartrate.
Engineering Controls: Handle in a chemical fume hood or well-ventilated area.
Personal Protective Equipment: Eye protection: Safety glasses or goggles. Hand protection: Chemical-resistant gloves. Respiratory protection: Dust mask or respirator if airborne dust is present. Skin protection: Lab coat or suitable protective clothing.
Environmental Controls: Do not release into environment without government permits.
Physical State: Solid
Appearance: White to off-white crystalline or powder
Odor: Practically odorless
Odor Threshold: Not available
pH: 3.0–4.5 (5% solution in water)
Melting Point: Decomposes before melting (around 200 °C)
Boiling Point: Not applicable
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammability: Not classified as highly flammable
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not determined
Explosive Properties: No known explosive properties
Vapor Pressure: Negligible
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Bulk Density: Approximately 0.5 g/cm³
Decomposition Temperature: Decomposes above 200 °C producing smoke
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous polymerization expected.
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to moisture, high temperatures, open flames.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides.
Acute Toxicity: LD50 (oral, rat) > 5000 mg/kg
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Might cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Dust or splashes may irritate eyes.
Respiratory Sensitization: Dust inhalation may cause minor upper respiratory tract irritation.
Skin Sensitization: No evidence of skin sensitization in humans.
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: Not classified as mutagenic.
Carcinogenicity: No evidence found for carcinogenic potential.
Reproductive Toxicity: No adverse reproductive effects observed at normal intake.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity (STOT): Not classified for target organ toxicity.
Aspiration Hazard: Not anticipated under normal use.
Ecotoxicity: Not classified as hazardous to the environment. No data that suggest risk to aquatic or terrestrial organisms.
Persistence and Degradability: Product is biodegradable; breakdown expected under environmental conditions.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low potential for bioaccumulation.
Mobility in Soil: Water soluble, possibly mobile in environment.
Other Adverse Effects: No known significant effects or critical hazards on environment reported in available literature.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of unused material through approved chemical waste disposal contractor. Product and contaminated packaging should be managed as controlled waste.
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as special waste in compliance with local regulations. Decontaminate containers before recycling or disposal.
Relevant Regulations: Disposal must comply with all applicable government and local requirements.
Recommendation: Avoid release to sewers, surface and ground water.
UN Number: Not regulated for transport.
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous goods.
Packing Group: Not applicable.
Environmental Hazards: None identified.
Special Precautions for User: Transport in dry, well-closed containers. Protect from physical damage, moisture, and heat during transit.
Regulatory Transport Status: Not listed as hazardous for IATA, IMDG, ADR, RID.
Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations: Product not subject to special labeling according to EC directives.
Inventory Listings: Listed on EINECS, TSCA, DSL, AICS, ENCS, KECL, PICCS.
Specific Regulations: None identified at state or federal level for this compound under standard food ingredient usage.
Other Regulatory Details: Product is not controlled under the US OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
REACH Status: Exempt as a food or feed ingredient.
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