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Product Name: Vitamin A
Chemical Name: Retinol
Synonyms: Vitamin A Alcohol, Axerophthol
Molecular Formula: C20H30O
Molecular Weight: 286.45 g/mol
CAS Number: 68-26-8
Recommended Use: Dietary supplement, pharmaceutical intermediate, animal feed additive
Manufacturer Contact: Available through supplier for emergency information and product inquiries, including technical support and shipping questions
Packaging: Supplied in sealed, light-resistant containers; bulk or retail packaging available
Hazard Classification: Eye irritant, may cause skin irritation, considered harmful if swallowed in large quantities, not classified as flammable or explosive under GHS
Label Elements: Exclamation mark symbol for irritancy, ‘Warning' signal word
Hazard Statements: May cause temporary eye redness, high exposure can cause nausea, headache, and fatigue, heavy or repeated contact can dry skin
Precautionary Statements: Avoid unnecessary skin or eye contact, wear proper shielding, practice good hygiene afterwards
Main Ingredient: Vitamin A (Retinol), purity above 98%
Impurities: Trace amounts of esters, stabilizers like BHT possible
Additives: None typically noted unless formulated into multivitamin blends or premixes for feed
Solvents: Product is supplied as neat oil or crystalline solid, no solvents present in pure product
Concentration: Single ingredient, active material
Inhalation: Remove person to fresh air quickly, seek medical attention if symptoms like dizziness or persistent coughing appear
Skin Contact: Wash area thoroughly with soap and a lot of water, do not use solvents for cleaning, monitor for redness or irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with clean water for at least 15 minutes, keep eyelids open, seek emergency medical advice if irritation continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth well, drink water to dilute, do not induce vomiting unless directed by a medical professional, call poison control for exposure above supplement dietary dose
Medical Attention: Prompt consultation for all significant exposures, particularly children or pregnant persons, report all symptoms to medical staff
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical powder, foam, carbon dioxide, sand; do not use direct water jets
Specific Hazards: Fumes of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide may develop; product does not self-ignite easily but will burn in a fire
Protective Equipment: Firefighters need full standard protective gear and self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Precautions: Remove packaging from fire zone if possible, avoid inhaling combustion products, control runoff water
Personal Protection: Gloves, safety glasses or goggles, chemical-resistant lab coat; sufficient ventilation is essential
Spill Clean-up: Avoid creating dust for powdered forms, cover spill with absorbent material and collect for waste disposal, scrub area with soapy solution
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains and waterways, keep spills small and contained
Decontamination: Dispose of mop water and absorbents as chemical waste; do not use hot water or strong oxidizers for clean-up
Handling: No eating, drinking, or smoking in storage and handling areas, use proper pipettes or scoopulas, handle in well-ventilated spaces
Storage: Tight containers, keep away from light, heat, and moisture, cool and dry rooms under 25°C generally recommended, store separate from strong acids and oxidizers
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, bases, and minerals like potassium permanganate
Special Provisions: Labels must remain visible, never transfer to food or beverage containers
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation strongly encouraged; use shielded balances and enclosures for large quantities
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemically resistant gloves, fitted goggles or glasses, non-porous apron or coat, dust mask for powdered handling
Hygiene Controls: Wash hands before breaks and after handling, keep unprotected personnel out
Exposure Limits: No regulatory occupational exposure limits specifically set; guidelines suggest limiting workplace contact and preventing repeated dermal uptake
Appearance: Yellow to orange-red crystalline solid or viscous oil
Odor: Mild, characteristic odor
Melting Point: Roughly 62–64°C for pure crystalline form
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Solubility: Very soluble in fats and oils, slightly soluble in ethanol, insoluble in water
Vapor Pressure: Low under ambient conditions
Flash Point: Approximately 160°C
Density: Around 0.97 g/cm³ at 20°C
pH: Not applicable to dry solid; oily form neutral
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal warehouse conditions, breaks down under exposure to sunlight and air
Reactivity: Reacts with strong oxidizing agents, risk of fire or combustion with energetic materials
Hazardous Reactions: No significant hazardous polymerization; decomposition under strong heat produces fumes
Incompatible Substances: Oxidizing acids, bleach, peroxides, alkali metals
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides and unidentified organic compounds may form during fires
Acute Toxicity: LD50 oral (mouse): about 2,000 mg/kg; high quantities over time can result in headache, irritability, abdominal cramps
Chronic Effects: Excessive intake may cause hypervitaminosis A with symptoms including skin peeling, bone pain, and liver dysfunction
Skin/Eye Effects: Redness, dryness, mild irritation possible on contact
Sensitization: Not recognized as a sensitizer
Carcinogenicity: No recognized link to cancer risks at dietary levels
Reproductive Effects: High doses linked to birth defects and reproductive toxicity, particularly in pregnancy
Medical Conditions Aggravated: Pre-existing liver disease, malabsorption disorders
Ecotoxicity: Low toxicity for aquatic life at environmental concentrations, bioaccumulative potential exists in fatty tissue
Persistence and Degradability: Slowly degrades in soil and water under sunlight and microbes
Mobility: Essentially immobile in water, binds to organic matter and sediment
Other Adverse Effects: No known effect on ozone layer; avoid large releases due to possible bioaccumulation
Product Waste: Send to licensed hazardous chemical disposal facility, avoid landfill as much as possible
Container Disposal: Triple rinse and puncture containers, send for recycling or removal by authorized waste contractor
Precautions: Do not dispose via domestic or municipal drains
UN Number: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Proper Shipping Name: Vitamin A, Retinol, or Biochemical Agent
Transport Hazard Class: Non-regulated
Packing Group: Not assigned
Special Precautions: Keep in original container, shield from sunlight, avoid extreme temperatures during transit
OSHA Status: Not classified as hazardous under US OSHA rules at typical use levels
EU Regulations: Not listed as a hazardous substance under CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
TSCA Status: Listed
DSL/NDSL (Canada): Listed on DSL
SARA Title III: Not subject to SARA Section 313 reporting
California Prop 65: Not listed
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled
Other Notes: For workplace safety adherence, users follow local and national regulations regarding supplements, bulk, or industrial handling
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