ICN BIOMEDICALS INC -- L-CYSTINE, 101454  -- 6810-00N056012
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:L-CYSTINE, 101454
MSDS Date:06/13/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N056012
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ICN BIOMEDICALS INC
Box:28050
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128-0250
Country:US
Info Phone Num:216-831-3000
Emergency Phone Num:800-321-6842
CAGE:IO030
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ICN BIOCHEMICALS
Address:4911 COMMERCE PARKWAY
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128
Country:US
Phone:216-831-3000/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:30060
Company Name:ICN BIOMEDICALS INC
Box:28050
City:CLEVELAND
State:OH
ZIP:44128-0250
Country:US
Phone:216-831-3000
CAGE:IO030

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:L-CYSTINE
CAS:56-89-3
RTECS #:HA2690000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ESSENTIALLY NON-TOXIC.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN:RINSE LIBERALLY W/SOAP & WATER FOR A CONSIDERABLE
    PERIOD. INGEST:IF W/IN 15 MINUTES AFTER OCCURRENCE, MAKE PATIENT
    DRINK 1-2 GLASSES OF WATER. EYES:RINSE LIBERALLY W/WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES . INHAL:TAKE PATIENT INTO FRESH AIR ALLOW TO REST.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP INTO SUITABLE CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>500F,>260C
Solubility in Water:SLIGHTLY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:VERY TOXIC FUMES OF NO*X & SO*X.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS . MATERIAL MAY BE DISPOSED OF IN TRASH.

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