Product Name: L-Carnitine-L-Tartrate
Chemical Formula: C11H19NO8
CAS Number: 36687-82-8
Common Uses: Dietary supplement, sports nutrition, ingredient in food and beverage manufacturing
Supplier Contact: Supplier’s name, address, and emergency phone number are found on shipment documents.
Synonyms: Carnitine Tartrate, LCLT, L-Carnitine Tartrate
Physical State: White crystalline powder
Odor: Slight, characteristic
Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to current GHS standards for this substance
Acute Health Hazards: Eye and skin contact may cause mild irritation, respiratory exposure might lead to throat or nasal discomfort in sensitive individuals
Chronic Health Hazards: Repeated or prolonged contact can dry skin or worsen irritation
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1, Flammability: 0, Instability: 0
Ingredient: L-Carnitine-L-Tartrate
Concentration: Greater than 98%
Impurities: Water, trace residuals from processing, not considered hazardous at reported levels
Inhalation: Move to area with fresh air, monitor for persistent symptoms such as coughing or sneezing; seek medical attention if irritation remains
Skin Contact: Wash with plenty of water and mild soap; remove contaminated clothing
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes thoroughly for several minutes with running water, keeping eyelids open; remove contact lenses if present
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water and seek medical advice in case of discomfort or persistent effects
Note for Medical Professionals: Treat based on symptoms detected
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry powder, or foam
Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides may form on burning
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing
Flammability: Not flammable under standard conditions, but can combust at high temperatures
Fire Hazards: Dust could pose explosion risk if dispersed in air and exposed to ignition source
Personal Precautions: Wear dust mask, gloves, safety goggles, and protective garments
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, waterways, or soil
Methods for Clean Up: Sweep or vacuum spillage, avoid making dust, collect in sealed containers for proper disposal; ventilate spill area well
Handling of Contaminated Materials: Dispose materials following local and national regulations
Handling: Avoid breathing dust; use in well–ventilated locations; prevent direct contact with skin and eyes
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed original container at room temperature, away from moisture, strong acids, and incompatible materials
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, acids
Safe Storage Practices: Keep in a cool, dry place away from food and beverages
Exposure Limits: Not established for this compound
Engineering Controls: Use exhaust ventilation or dust extraction for large–scale operations
Personal Protective Equipment: Eye protection, gloves, dust masks; in case of significant airborne concentration, use respirator
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and face after handling; do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Slight, characteristic
pH (1% solution): 3.0–4.5
Melting Point: Approximately 195–203°C (383–397°F); decomposes
Solubility: Freely soluble in water
Density: About 1.3 g/cm³
Flash Point: Data not available
Partition Coefficient: Not measured
Vapor Pressure: Not relevant for solids
Stability: Stable under recommended conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature under recommended use and storage
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, moisture, direct sunlight
Incompatible Substances: Strong oxidizers, strong acids
Decomposition Products: May generate toxic fumes including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides
Acute Toxicity: No human data available suggesting acute toxicity at exposure through dietary supplement use
Chronic Toxicity: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, teratogenicity from current studies
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation of dust, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Effects of Overexposure: Nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, possible mild irritation
Target Organs: No organ-specific toxicity identified with normal handling
LD50 (oral, rat): >5000 mg/kg (low acute toxicity)
Ecotoxicity: Data indicates minimal toxicity to aquatic organisms at expected environmental concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable in the environment
Bioaccumulation Potential: Not expected to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Likely to be mobile in water; rapid degradation expected in soil and water
Other Effects: No evidence of long-term ecological harm from normal laboratory, food, or supplement use
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of as non-hazardous solid waste unless contaminated with hazardous materials; follow all federal, state, and local environmental control regulations
Packaging Disposal: Clean, empty containers can be recycled or disposed with household waste if uncontaminated; decontaminate before disposal if necessary
Special Precautions: Prevent release to environment by collecting and disposing in accordance with legal requirements
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not applicable for non-hazardous materials
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous for transport purposes
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Transport Precautions: Store in sealed packaging to prevent contamination and exposure during transportation
US TSCA: Listed
REACH Status (EU): Registered or exempt
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard: Not classified as hazardous
Other Regulatory Details: No workplace-specific exposure limits, exempt from hazardous material labeling in US and EU according to current regulations; packaging and labeling follow food or supplement product requirements where appropriate
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