<p>MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MALIC ACID, SOLID
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Causes skin and eye irritation. Dust is irritating to respiratory tract. See "Other Health Effects" Section.
Powdered material may form explosive dust-air mixtures. Can decompose at high temperatures forming
toxic gases.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Product may be mildly irritating to the nose, throat and respiratory tract and may cause coughing and
sneezing. Excessive contact with powder may cause drying of mucous membranes of nose and throat
due to absorption of moisture and oils. See "Other Health Effects" Section.
Inhalation:
Skin contact can cause irritation, especially under the finger nails (and other confined spaces such as
under rings or watch bands). Excessive contact with powder may cause drying of the skin due to
absorption of moisture and oils.
Skin Contact:
Not likely to be absorbed through the skin.
Skin Absorption:
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS (FOR EMERGENCIES INVOLVING CHEMICAL SPILLS OR RELEASE)
Toronto, ON (416) 226-6117 Montreal, QC (514) 861-1211 Winnipeg, MB (204) 943-8827
Edmonton, AB (780) 424-1754 Calgary, AB (403) 263-8660 Vancouver, BC (604) 685-5036
1. CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Brenntag Canada Inc.
43 Jutland Rd.
Toronto, ON
M8Z 2G6
(416) 259-8231
Website: http:\\www.brenntag.ca
WHMIS#:
00065474
Index:
2007 February 21
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Malic Acid, Solid.
Product Name:
2007 February 21
Date of Revision:
Effective Date:
HCI4614/07A
Not applicable.
Chemical Name:
Malic Acid NF; Malic Acid FCC; Malic Acid NF/FCC.
Synonyms:
Hydroxycarboxylic acid.
Chemical Family:
Not applicable.
Molecular Formula:
Food additive. Chelating Agent. Chemical intermediate.
Product Use:
WHMIS Classification / Symbol:
READ THE ENTIRE MSDS FOR THE COMPLETE HAZARD EVALUATION OF THIS PRODUCT.
D-2B: Toxic (skin and eye irritant)
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2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS (No