| | Section 1. Product and Company Information |
| Name: | Forskolin |
| CAS Number: | 66575-29-9 |
| Catalog Code: | FOR |
| Company Identification | Fermentek ltd, See page footer for contact details |
| | Section 2. Composition/Information on Ingredient |
| EINECS/ELINCS | 266-410-9 |
| Chemical Formula: | C34H50O12 |
| Chemical Class: | |
| RTECS | QL6150000 |
| TSCA | |
| | Section 3. Hazards Identification |
| EMERGENCY OVERVIEW | |
| Caution | May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation |
| Target Organs | Smooth muscle. |
| Potential Health Effects | |
| Eye | May cause eye irritation |
| Skin | May cause skin irritation. May cause erythema (redness) and edema (fluid buildup) with crusting and scaling. |
| Ingestion | May cause respiratory tract irritation |
| | Section 4. First Aid Measures |
| Eye Contact | Check for and remove contact lenses. Flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes separating eyelids. Seek medical attention immediately. |
| Skin Contact | Wash with soap and water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Seek medical attention immediately |
| Inhalation | Remove from exposure. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If breathing stops, administer artificial respiration. Seek medical attention immediately. Provide chemical label and MSDS if possible. |
| Ingestion | Remove dentures and clear mouth. If person is conscious, rinse mouth with water Call physician or poison control immediately. Provide chemical label and MSDS information if possible. |
| | Section 5. Fire and Explosion Data |
| Flammability | Not Available |
| Flash Point | Not Available |
| Combustion Products | CO, CO2, NO,NO2, |
| Extinguishing Media | Carbon Dioxide, Dry chemical powder, polymer foam, water spray |
Special Firefighting Procedures | Use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. |
| Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazards | None known |
| | Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures |
| Cleanup Procedures | Wearing appropriate protective gear as outlined under “Protective equipment” wipe up spill and place in sealed container and hold for disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate the area and wash spill site after material has been removed |
Waste Disposal Method | Observe all Federal, State and Local regulations concerning the disposal of this product.Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete |
| | Section 7 - Handling and Storage |
| Protective Equipment | For spill clean up, wear suitable protective clothing, chemical resistant rubber gloves, rubber boots, and chemical safety goggles. Self contained breathing apparatus or NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator is recommended. |
| Storage and Handling | This product should be kept in a tightly closed container. This product should be handled only by qualified experienced professionals. Wash thoroughly after handling this material Store at +4oC |
| | Section 8 - Exposure Controls / Personal protection |
| General | Use only in a chemical fume hood. Safety shower and eye bath. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low |
| Personal protective equipment | - Respiratory: Government approved respirator.
- Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
- Eye:Chemical safety goggles.
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| | Section 9. Physical Data |
| Appearance | Off white powder |
| Melting Point | 228-230C |
| Molecular Weight | 410.2338 |
| | Section 10. Stability and Reactivity Data |
| Stability | This material is stable if stored as directed |
| Conditions to Avoid | Excess heat, incompatible materials, strong oxidizers |
| Incompatibles | Reactive with oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis. |
| Hazardous polymerization | Will not occur |
| | Section 11 - Toxicological Information |
| RTECS#: | QL6150000 |
| LD50/LC50 | Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3100 mg/kg |
| Carcinogenicity | Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65 |
| | Section 12 - Ecological Data |
| Ecotoxicological Information: | None Available |
| | Section 13 - Disposal Considerations |
| Appropriate method of disposal of substance or preparation | Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. |
| | Section 14 - Transport Information |
| US DOT | Not regulated as a hazardous material |
| | Section 15-Regulatory Information |
| US FEDERAL | |
| | TSCA CAS# 66575-29-9 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only. Health & Safety Reporting List None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List. Chemical Test Rules None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule. Section 12b None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b. TSCA Significant New Use Rule None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA. CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ. SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ. Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313. Clean Air Act: This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. |
| STATE | CAS# 66575-29-9 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. California Prop 65 California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. |
| European/International Regulations | European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: S 37 Wear suitable gloves. S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 66575-29-9: No information available. |
| Canada - DSL/NDSL | None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL or NDSL list. |
| Canada - WHMIS | WHMIS: Not available. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations. |
| | Section 16 -Other Information |
| Disclaimer | For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses |
| Warranty | DISCLAIMER For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses. For use only by trained personnel. The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. The burden of safe use of this material rests entirely with the user. Fermentek shall not be held liable or any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. |