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Vitamin A Palmitate (retinol palmitate)

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Vitamin A Palmitate
INCI Name: retinyl palmitate
Synonyms: retinol palmitate
CAS Number: 79-81-2
EINECS Number: 201-228-5
Origin: synthetic

2. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Melting Point: 28-29oC (82oF)
Eye Contact: may cause eye irritation.
Skin Contact: may cause skin irritation (dry skin, peeling, itching)
Ingestion: may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, cramps, loss of appetite, dizziness, drowsiness, liver dysfunction (jaundice, elevated liver enzymes)

3. STABILITY & REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability: may become unstable at high temperature
Incompatibility: air, oxygen, oxidizing agents, strong acids
Hazardous Decomposition: biodegradable; burning can produce carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur

4. HANDLING & STORAGE

Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. As with all chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be followed when handling this material. Avoid sunlight exposure. Avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.

5. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away. Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal container. If damp, flush with water.

6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory Protection: Where exposure likely exceeds accep-table criteria, use NIOSH/OSHA-approved respiratory equipment.
Protective Clothing: Gloves recommended to prevent prolonged skin contact. Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield recommended for eye protection.
Other Protective Measures: Employees must practice good personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.

7. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

General: may cause birth defect based on animal data. Pregnant
Extinguishing Media: water spray, foam, carbon dioxide
Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

8. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 20 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with plenty of water.
Inhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Consult physician immediately. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

9. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Flash Point: >190oC (>320oC)
Auto Ignition Temperature: 280oC
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Vapor Density, Air=1:
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Appearance & Odor:
n/a
not determined
not determined
n/a
insoluble
not determined
clear golden oily liquid, faint odor

10. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute LD50: 7910 g/kg (rats)
Dermal and Eye Irritation Test: not data available
Teratogenicity: teratogenic in mice and rabbits when administered orally during gestation at doses up to 9mg/kg/d

11. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local, state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com- pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the generator.

12. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

DOT Shipping Name: Refer to corresponding hazard class
ADR/RIC Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
Sea Transport IMDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class
Air Transport IATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class