myo-inositol Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS name myo-inositol Catalog no. I-525 Chemical name myo-inositol Synonym 1,2,3,5/4,6-Hexahydroxycyclohexane; meso-inositol; i-inositol Application of the product Culture Media Additive Company Identification Gold Biotechnology, Inc. 1328 Ashby Rd. St. Louis, MO 63132 Email: contactgoldbio86@goldbio.com Tel: (800) 248-7609 Fax: (314) 890-0503 Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients CAS No. Chemical name Percent EINECS Classification [87-89-8] myo-inositol 100 201-781-2 No hazardous product. Section 3 - Hazards Identification Emergency Overview Caution! To the best of our knowledge the toxicological properties of this material have not been thoroughly investigated. May cause eye and skin irritation. Target Organs Potential Health Effects Eye Ingestion Inhalation Chronic None known. May cause eye irritation. May cause skin irritation. May cause digestive tract irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures Eye Ingestion Inhalation Notes to Physician Section 5 - Firefighting Measures In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician. In case of contact, wash skin with soap and water. Call a physician. If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. Treat symptomatically and supportively. General Information As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes. Extinguishing Media In case of fire use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Autoignition Temperature Flash Point > 110 C NFPA Rating Not published. Explosion Limits, Lower: Upper: Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Information Spills/Leaks Section 7 - Handling and Storage Handling Storage Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. 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. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Engineering Controls Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Exposure Limit Personal Protective Equipment Eyes Wear chemical safety goggles or face shield. Wear compatible chemical-resistant gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Hand Wear compatible chemical-resistant gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing Respirator Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent exposure. Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator. Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance white to slightly off-white crystalline powder Odor No characteristic odor. ph Boiling Point 0.000 X Melting Point 225.000 GC Flash Point > 110 C AutoignitionTemperature Vapor Pressure Does not apply. Vapor Density Does not apply. Specific Gravity/Density Does not apply. Coeffizient octanol/water Solubility in water Soluble in water. Solubility other Soluble in acetone. Other physical data Molecular Formula C 6 H 12 O 6 Molecular Weight 180.160 g/mol Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Stability Conditions to Avoid Incompatibilities Hazardous Decomposition Products Hazardous Polymerization Stable. Incompatible materials. Strong oxidizing agents. Toxic fumes of: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Will not occur. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS NM 7520800 CAS No. [87-89-8] LD50/LC50 IPR-RAT LD50: > 3 g/kg ORL-MUS LD50: 10 g/kg IVN-RAT LD50: > 750 mg/kg Carcinogenity Epidemiology Teratogen Reproductive Effects Neurotoxicity Mutagen Other Studies Only selected Registry of toxic effects of chemical substances (RTECS) data is presented here. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - Ecological Information Ecotoxicity Environmental Fate Physical/Chemical Other Section 13 - Disposal Considerations 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. Section 14 - Transport Information IATA UN Number Not regulated as a hazardous material (IATA/ADR) X Proper Shipping Name X Class Packing Group RID/ADR UN Number Not regulated as a hazardous material (IATA/ADR) X Proper Shipping Name X Class Packing Group Section 15 - Regulatory Information European / International Regulations Hazard Symbols R-Phrase No. Risk Phrases S-Phrase No. Safety Phrases X International Regulations On TSCA January 2004 Inventory Tape. On DSL, Supplement to Canada Gazette, Part 1, January 26, 1991. On ENCS. On AICS, Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances, June 1996 Ed. On ECL. On PICCS. On ASIA-PAC. Various Exposure Limit Section 16 - Additional Information The information above is believed to be correct and represents the best information currently available to us but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no way Gold Biotechnology, Inc. be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Gold Biotechnology, Inc. has been advised of the possibility of such damages. changes are marked with X Last updated: 05/23/11