MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE FCC CRYSTALS

Superiority:

1. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Ingredient(s)                               CAS Number        % (by weight)

MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE           142- 47- 2              100.0

2.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Potential Health Effects

Eye: Dust can cause eye irritation. Symptoms include stinging, tearing, redness, and

swelling of eyes.

Skin: May cause skin irritation. Symptoms may include redness, burning, and swelling

of skin. This material is unlikely to pass into the body through the skin. Swallowing

Swallowing: this material is not likely to be harmful.

Inhalation: This material is a dust or may produce dust. Symptoms of Exposure Signs

and symptoms of exposure to this material through breathing, swallowing, and/or

passage of the material through the skin may include: irritation (nose, throat,

airways). Target Organ Effects If ingested, persons sensitive to monosodium

glutamate (MSG) may experience burning, tightness, and numbness in the face and

neck, as well as chest pain, dizziness, nausea and vomiting.

Developmental Information No data

 

Cancer Information No data

Other Health Effects No data

Primary Route(s) of Entry Inhalation, Skin contact, Eye contact.

3. FIRST AID MEASURES

Eyes: If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and

into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids

apart; seek immediate medical attention.

Skin: Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If

symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.

Swallowing: First aid is not normally required. If symptoms develop, seek medical

attention.

Inhalation: If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh

air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer

oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.

Note to Physicians: Preexisting disorders of the following organs (or organ systems)

may be aggravated by exposure to this material: lung (for example, asthma-like

conditions)

 

4. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling Point Not applicable

Vapour pressure (air=1) : Practically zero

Vapour density (air = 1) : 2.2

Specific Vapor Density Not applicable

Specific Gravity 1.441 @ 77.00 F

Liquid Density Not applicable

Percent Volatiles No data

Evaporation Rate Not applicable

Appearance No data

 

State SOLID Physical Form CRYSTALS

Color WHITE

Odor No unusual odor

pH (5% solution)6.5-8.5