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Product Name: Natural Lutein
Chemical Name: Lutein
Synonyms: Xanthophyll, E161b
Recommended Use: Food ingredient, dietary supplement, colorant
Supplier: Contact supplier or manufacturer for specific details
Emergency Contact: National Poison Control Center or company emergency number
CAS Number: 127-40-2
Relevant Uses: Fortification in food, nutritional products, supplements, cosmetics
GHS Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS criteria
Labeling Elements: Not required for non-hazardous substance, precautionary advice still applies
Main Hazards: Inhalation of dust may cause minor respiratory irritation, skin contact can lead to slight dryness or mild irritation, ingestion of small quantities expected to be low-risk
Precautionary Statements: Use with good ventilation, avoid creating dust, employ personal hygiene practices such as washing hands after use
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Chemical Components: Lutein (Purity typically 5%-80% by formulation), other carotenoids, inert carrier materials (such as starch, dextrin, or natural oils)
Impurities: Insignificant, meets food grade standards
Physical Form: Powder, beadlets, or oil suspension depending on product specification
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, support breathing as needed, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water, remove contact lenses if present, continue flushing for at least 15 minutes, seek help for continued irritation
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water to dilute, do not induce vomiting unless advised by medical professional, seek medical advice for large ingestions or unusual symptoms
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, foam, dry chemical, CO₂
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should use self-contained breathing apparatus and protective equipment due to possibility of smoke or fumes
Fire/Explosion Hazards: Dust can form explosive mixture in air under specific conditions, keep dust levels low
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, possibly acrid fumes depending on material burned
Personal Protection: Ventilate area, use dust mask if material becomes airborne, avoid skin or eye contact
Spill Cleanup Methods: Vacuum or sweep up to avoid dust dispersion, collect into suitable containers for disposal
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains, waterways, or soil
Decontamination: Wash area with water and mild detergent, dispose of cleaning water appropriately
Handling Practices: Minimize dust formation, work in well-ventilated area, avoid inhalation and direct skin contact, maintain hygiene practices
Storage Conditions: Store in tight, light-resistant containers, keep in a dry, cool area away from direct sunlight, strong oxidizers, acids, or bases
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, heat, and light
Container Materials: Food-grade plastic or glass, keep lids tightly closed to protect product quality
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established limits for lutein; follow good industrial hygiene practices
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation to control dust
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Respiratory protection as needed, protective gloves for extended contact, safety glasses to avoid eye exposure, wear appropriate protective clothing when handling bulk quantities
Environmental Control: Implement procedures to prevent product release to environment, maintain housekeeping to control powder accumulation
Appearance: Orange to yellow crystalline powder, beadlets, or viscous oil
Odor: Very faint, similar to vegetable oils
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral in suspension
Melting Point: 190°C – 195°C (pure lutein)
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in oils and organic solvents
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable to powder, high flash point for oils
Bulk Density: Varies depending on formulation
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures, sensitive to heat, light, and oxygen
Partition Coefficient: High logP value, indicating fat-solubility
Chemical Stability: Stable at recommended storage conditions, sensitive to light, oxygen, and high temperatures
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, humidity, exposure to air, prolonged sunlight
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizers, acids, bases
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may produce carbon oxides and faint acrid fumes
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity determined by animal studies, high oral LD50
Irritation: Dust may cause slight irritation to eyes, skin, or mucous membranes
Sensitization: No known data for skin or respiratory sensitization
Chronic Effects: No evidence of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or teratogenicity in publicly available literature
Target Organs: Not considered a target organ toxin
Other Data: Widely used in food without reported health issues at typical levels
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to be hazardous to aquatic or terrestrial environments in small quantities
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable, breaks down under natural conditions
Bioaccumulation: Not likely to bioaccumulate because of structure and metabolism in higher mammals
Mobility in Soil: Immobile due to low water solubility
Other Adverse Effects: None known at environmentally relevant concentrations
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations
Product Disposal: Small quantities can go in general waste with plenty of water; avoid drains or waterways
Packaging Disposal: Recycle or dispose of containers according to local environmental laws
Industrial Scale Disposal: Send to licensed facility. Incinerate or landfill as permitted
UN Number: Not classified as dangerous goods
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: No special labeling required for environmental danger
Special Precautions: Protect from moisture, excessive heat, rough handling; secure loads during transport to prevent accidental releases
International Regulations: Food and supplement additive within limits set by FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius and regional standards
National Inventories: Listed in TSCA, DSL, AICS, EINECS as food-grade product
Health and Safety Laws: Compliant with FDA GRAS status for use in food in the US, EFSA standards for Europe
Environmental Regulations: No special precautions necessary due to low environmental risk
Workplace Regulation: Maintain general industrial hygiene practices; training on safe handling may improve compliance
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