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Product Name: Lycopene
Chemical Name: Lycopene
Synonyms: All-trans-Lycopene, psi,psi-Carotene
CAS Number: 502-65-8
Molecular Formula: C40H56
Molecular Weight: 536.87 g/mol
Intended Use: Food additive, colorant, nutraceutical ingredient
Manufacturer Information: Contact details and address appear on product label
Emergency Contact: Local poison control center, national emergency number, manufacturer’s emergency line
Classification: Not classified as hazardous according to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
GHS Label Elements: Not required for this product
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause mild irritation to eyes, skin, and respiratory tract upon prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statements: Avoid excessive dust generation, keep container tightly closed, use adequate ventilation
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, and eye contact
Potential Health Effects: Rarely causes acute symptoms, long-term overexposure may provoke mild nuisance symptoms
Main Ingredient: Lycopene, 90-98% purity
Other Components: Food-grade excipients (if in formulated blend)
Impurities: Trace carotenoids, minimal solvent residues (below regulatory thresholds)
Ingredient Listing: Does not contain hazardous substances above relevant thresholds under GHS/OSHA criteria
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes; remove contact lenses if present; seek medical advice if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water; remove contaminated clothing; seek medical attention for persistent symptoms
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air; seek medical attention if symptoms continue
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water; do not induce vomiting; seek medical attention if feeling unwell
Most Important Symptoms/Effects: Mild transient irritation
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High-volume water jet (risk of contamination spread)
Hazards from Combustion: Forms carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and possibly some low molecular weight hydrocarbons on combustion
Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear full protective clothing, self-contained respirator
Special Precautions: Control run-off to prevent environmental contamination; prevent dust formation
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, safety glasses, dust mask where substantial dusting occurs
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release to waterways and drains, contain spill with absorbent material
Cleanup Methods: Vacuum with equipment fitted with HEPA filter or sweep up to prevent dust; wash residue with water and detergent; dispose of per local regulations
Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid generating dust, control ventilation, use suitable personal protective equipment, avoid contact with eyes and skin, do not eat or drink near product
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed, light-resistant containers; keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated area; keep away from strong oxidizing agents and sources of ignition
Storage Temperature: Below 25°C recommended for stability; refrigeration extends shelf-life
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, acids
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established for lycopene by OSHA, NIOSH, or ACGIH
Engineering Controls: Use local ventilation to control dust formation
Personal Protective Equipment: Use safety glasses with side shields, gloves, lab coat or other suitable protective clothing
Respiratory Protection: Dust mask or respirator under conditions of high dust concentration
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, remove contaminated clothing before entering eating areas
Appearance: Red-purple crystalline powder
Odor: No characteristic odor
pH: Not applicable in solid form
Melting Point: 172-175°C
Boiling Point: Not determined (decomposes before boiling)
Solubility in Water: Insoluble
Solubility in Solvents: Soluble in chloroform, hexane, benzene, petroleum ether
Density: ~0.88 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): Estimated >10
Flash Point: >150°C
Flammability: Dust may give risk of explosion in air under strong dispersion
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal handling and storage conditions; sensitive to light, heat, and oxygen
Reactivity: Oxidizes in presence of strong oxidizing agents
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, exposure to air and light
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, potentially some peroxides under extreme oxidative stress
Polymerization: Does not undergo hazardous polymerization
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, ingestion, skin, eye
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 (rat) >5,000 mg/kg; low toxicity
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Mild, transient irritation possible with prolonged contact
Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause mild, transient redness
Respiratory Sensitization: Not measured, unlikely at normal exposure
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Reproductive Toxicity: Animal studies at high doses show no adverse reproductive effects
Mutagenicity: Ames test negative
Chronic Effects: No data to suggest long-term effects at dietary exposures
Eco-toxicity: Not expected to be hazardous to aquatic or terrestrial organisms in environmental concentrations
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable in soil, breaks down under natural sunlight
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low, due to low water solubility and rapid metabolic turnover
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility
Product Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations—preferably by incineration or landfill in approved facilities
Packaging Disposal: Empty containers can be recycled after cleaning or disposed of as non-hazardous waste if free of residues
Special Precautions: Do not allow product to enter sewage or surface water systems
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Lycopene
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous for transport under ADR/RID, IMDG, IATA
Packing Group: Not assigned
Special Precautions: Protect packaging from moisture and physical damage; ship in sealed, light-resistant containers
OSHA Status: Not hazardous under the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
TSCA Status: Listed on TSCA Inventory
SARA Title III: Not listed under Sections 302, 304, or 313
California Proposition 65: Not listed
REACH Status: Pre-registered/registered for use in the EU
Other Relevant Regulations: Food additive regulations apply in food and supplement industries; meets JECFA/FAO/WHO standards for use as a food colorant
Labeling Requirements: Refer to national chemical labeling and workplace safety rules for precise information
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