Glycolic Acid 70

Chemical Name

CAS Number

EC Number

Glycolic Acid

79-14-1

201-180-5

>= 70 - < 90 %

Precautionary statement(s)

P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either   persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician

After skin contact

Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

After eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

After swallowing

Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Unsuitable extinguishing  media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides

Advice for firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

Further information

Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Storage                                      

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store in cool place.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 8A: Combustible, corrosive hazardous materials

Hygiene measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Form

Liquid

Odour

Burnt Sugar

Melting/Freezing Point

10°C

Boiling point/Boiling range

113°C

Flash point

Not available

Ignition temperature

No Data Available

No data available

No data available

No data available

Acute toxicity

Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 2.040 mg/kg (Glycolic acid)
(US-EPA)
Acute toxicity estimate Inhalation - 4 h - > 5 mg/l - dust/mist(Calculation method)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - 3,6 mg/l - aerosol
(Glycolic acid)
(OECD Test Guideline 403)
Dermal: No data available

Eyes - Rabbit
Result: No eye irritation
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
Remarks: (as aqueous solution)
Eyes - Rabbit (Glycolic acid)
Result: Severe eye irritation

Sensitisation test: - Guinea pig (Glycolic acid)
Result: negative
(OECD Test Guideline 406)

Germ cell mutagenicity
Test Type: reverse mutation assay
(Glycolic acid)
Test system: S. typhimurium
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
Test Type: reverse mutation assay
(Glycolic acid)
Test system: E. coli
Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation
Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
Result: negative
(Glycolic acid)
Test Type: Micronucleus test
Species: Mouse
Cell type: Bone marrow
Application Route: Oral
Method: OECD Test Guideline 474
Result: negative

Teratogenicity

static test EC50 - activated sludge - > 70 mg/l - 3 h (Glycolic acid)
(OECD Test Guideline 209)

Bioaccumulation :
Cyprinus carpio (Carp) - 6 Weeks
at 25 °C - 0,25 mg/l(Triethanolamine)

Bioconcentration factor (BCF): < 3,9
(OECD Test Guideline 305)

Cyprinus carpio (Carp) - 6 Weeks
at 25 °C - 2,5 mg/l(Triethanolamine)
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): < 0,4
(OECD Test Guideline 305)

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.

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