Product Name: Acetyl L-Carnitine Hydrochloride
Chemical Formula: C9H17NO4·HCl
CAS Number: 5080-50-2
Product Use: Nutritional supplement, laboratory reagent
Synonyms: Acetyl-L-carnitine HCl, ALCAR
Supplier: Manufacturer or distributor details listed on shipping documents
Contact Information: Emergency phone numbers available through supplier or local authorities
Hazard Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS criteria
Physical Hazards: May cause mild eye irritation, may irritate respiratory tract if dust is inhaled
Health Hazards: Ingestion in large amounts could lead to stomach upset, nausea, headache
Environmental Hazards: Product is not considered environmentally hazardous by current regulations
Signal Word: None designated
Pictograms: No pictogram required based on available data
Precautionary Labels: Avoid breathing dust, wash hands after handling, avoid contact with eyes
Chemical Name: Acetyl L-Carnitine Hydrochloride
Concentration: Typically exceeds 98% purity
Impurities: Trace moisture, minor manufacturing residues as specified by supplier
Molecular Weight: 239.71 g/mol
Ingredient Disclosure: No hazardous impurities present above regulatory thresholds
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, seek medical attention if symptoms like coughing persist
Skin Contact: Rinse affected skin with soap and water
Eye Contact: Flush eyes gently with plenty of water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, seek medical help if irritation lingers
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water, seek medical advice for symptoms or large ingestion
Acute Symptoms: Possible mild respiratory or skin irritation, no severe acute toxic effects known
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, water spray
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet may scatter dust
Specific Hazards: Combustible dust could form if dispersed in air, may produce irritating fumes when burned
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear suitable protective gear including self-contained breathing apparatus
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Oxides of carbon, nitrogen; hydrogen chloride gas possible if heated strongly
Personal Precautions: Wear dust mask, gloves, and safety glasses
Containment: Sweep or use vacuum (with HEPA filter) to minimize dust release
Cleanup Methods: Collect spilled powder for disposal, wash area with water to remove residues
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains and waterways
Disposal: Place material in labelled waste bags for chemical disposal according to local laws
Handling: Use in well-ventilated area, minimize dust production, avoid inhalation and direct contact, keep containers tightly closed
Storage: Store in cool, dry place away from heat sources, moisture, strong oxidizers
Packaging: Keep in original container or suitable closed packaging
Compatibility: Stable under recommended storage, do not store with acids or oxidizers
Special Precautions: Keep away from foodstuffs and animal feed
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established exposure limits for this material
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust, enclosed systems where dusty conditions may occur
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety glasses or goggles, chemical-resistant gloves, dust mask if airborne powder; lab coat or similar garment
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, do not eat, drink or smoke near working area
Environmental Controls: Collect dust with suitable vacuum or prevent emission to air
Appearance: White or almost white crystalline powder
Odor: Mild, characteristic
Odor Threshold: Not established
pH (5% solution): 3-4
Melting Point: 149-151°C
Boiling Point: Data not available
Solubility: Freely soluble in water; sparingly soluble in alcohol, insoluble in ether
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Density: 0.65-0.75 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Not determined
Flash Point: Not applicable
Autoignition Temperature: Data not available
Explosive Properties: Not explosive, but dust dispersal with air could ignite
Oxidizing Properties: Not an oxidizer
Reactivity: Stable under typical handling and storage conditions
Chemical Stability: Does not degrade readily under normal temperature and pressure
Potential Hazardous Reactions: None under normal use
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive humidity, prolonged exposure to heat, open flames
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, acids, alkalis
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning can create toxic vapors; oxides of carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen chloride may form if strongly heated
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity, not known to be acutely toxic by oral or dermal route
Skin Corrosion / Irritation: May cause slight irritation with prolonged or repeated contact
Eye Damage / Irritation: Dusts may cause mild, transient irritation
Respiratory Sensitization: Not a known respiratory sensitizer
Other Effects: No mutagenic, carcinogenic, or reproductive toxicity identified from current data
LD50 (Oral, Rat): > 2000 mg/kg
Chronic Effects: Long-term exposure data not available, no evidence for organ toxicity
Ecotoxicity: No evidence of significant toxicity to aquatic or soil organisms
Persistence and Degradability: Expected to degrade in natural environments
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not expected to bioaccumulate
Mobility in Soil: Likely to have high solubility and low absorption to soil
Other Adverse Effects: Not expected to disrupt local ecosystems at typical release levels
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose as non-hazardous chemical waste
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse and dispose of following local regulations
Special Precautions: Do not discharge into drains or waterways
Recommendations: Landfill or incineration at authorized facility, following site and regulatory guidelines for non-hazardous organic chemicals
UN Number: Not regulated for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as a dangerous good
Transport Hazard Class: Not applicable
Packing Group: Not applicable
Marine Pollutant: No
Transport Precautions: Avoid generating dust in transit, keep containers tightly sealed and protected from moisture
TSCA (USA): Listed
DSL (Canada): Listed
REACH (EU): Exempt or registered
Other Inventories: Listed on major chemical inventories for commerce
Labeling Requirements: Not required under GHS or major global regulations for this material
Restrictions: Use governed by local food, supplement, or chemical handling rules