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Product Name: Lutein
Chemical Category: Xanthophyll carotenoid
Chemical Formula: C40H56O2
Molecular Weight: 568.87 g/mol
CAS Number: 127-40-2
Recommended Use: Dietary supplement, food colorant, feed additive
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GHS Classification: Not classified under GHS; generally regarded as safe for consumption
Pictograms: None required
Signal Word: None
Hazard Statements: May cause minor irritation to eyes and skin with contact. Inhalation of dust may produce mild respiratory discomfort.
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash hands thoroughly after handling, avoid eye contact
Potential Health Effects: Eye irritation, mild skin dryness, respiratory tract discomfort on prolonged exposure to dust
Chemical Name: Lutein
Concentration: Typically between 85% to 99% depending on grade
Other Ingredients: Corn starch, gelatin, sucrose, ascorbyl palmitate may be present in commercial blends as stabilizers or carriers
Impurities: Trace compounds from extraction such as zeaxanthin and other carotenoids less than 5%
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, seek medical attention if irritation persists
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, consult a physician if rash or irritation develops
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, rinse mouth and nose with water, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical advice for substantial ingestion, generally considered safe in small dietary quantities
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, water spray
Fire Hazards: Fine particulate dust can form combustible mixtures with air, avoid generation and dispersion of dust clouds
Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen may be released
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective gear, use water spray to cool nearby containers, keep personnel away from smoke and vapors
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment including gloves, goggles, and dust mask, avoid producing dust, ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent large spills from entering drains, soil, or waterways
Cleanup Methods: Sweep or vacuum without creating dust, transfer to suitable container for proper disposal, wash spill site after material pickup is complete
Handling: Avoid dust generation, utilize mechanical ventilation, avoid skin and eye contact, wash hands after handling
Storage: Keep in tightly sealed original container, store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated place, protect from direct sunlight and heat sources, keep away from oxidizers and moisture
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis may cause degradation
Exposure Limits: Occupational limits not established for Lutein, minimize airborne dust levels
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, safety showers, eyewash stations
Personal Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, lab coat or gown, suitable gloves such as nitrile, particulate respirator (N95 or higher) if dust is present
Hygiene Measures: Avoid eating, drinking, and smoking during handling, wash thoroughly after use
Appearance: Orange-red crystalline powder or beadlets
Odor: Odorless or faint characteristic
Melting Point: Decomposes above 180°C
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents such as chloroform, hexane, acetone
Boiling Point: Not determined, compound decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable
pH: Not applicable (insoluble in water)
Partition Coefficient (log Pow): Greater than 8, highly lipophilic
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at room temperature
Stability: Sensitive to light, air, high temperature, and oxidizing conditions
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended conditions if protected from light, heat, and air
Reactivity: Not reactive under normal conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Excessive heat, open flame, direct sunlight, strong oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, possibly low levels of formaldehyde and other volatile organic compounds in fire
Polymerization: Will not occur
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in animal models >5000 mg/kg; considered non-toxic by ingestion
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Not corrosive or sensitizing in patch tests
Eye Damage/Irritation: Mild transient irritation possible
Inhalation: Prolonged inhalation of dust may cause minor respiratory discomfort
Ingestion: No reports of harmful effects from dietary exposure within recommended intake ranges
Chronic Effects: Absence of teratogenic, mutagenic, or carcinogenic properties at standard exposure
Additional Information: Overconsumption may result in benign carotenodermia (yellowing of skin), which reverses after reduced intake
Ecotoxicity: Not expected to be environmentally hazardous at naturally occurring or released levels
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable under environmental conditions
Bioaccumulation: Low potential for bioaccumulation in aquatic organisms due to natural occurrence as plant pigment
Mobility in Soil: Due to strong adsorption to solids, unlikely to leach or reach groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: No evidence of ecosystem disruption or toxicity to flora or fauna at realistic release levels
Waste Treatment: Dispose as non-hazardous organic waste in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations
Methods of Disposal: Landfill, composting, or controlled incineration if permitted
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse and recycle containers where local policies permit; otherwise dispose of as chemical waste
Special Considerations: Prevent entry to water reclaims, minimize dust during disposal, do not contaminate food or feed by disposal
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not restricted
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: None identified
Special Precautions for Transport: Avoid moisture, extreme heat, direct sunlight; keep container tightly closed during transit
International Regulations: Approved for use as a food additive in many countries (EU E161b, US GRAS status)
OSHA Status: Not regulated as a hazardous substance or mixture
EPA/TSCA Status: Exempt, listed as non-toxic in standard reference lists
REACH Status: Exempt from registration as a natural substance
Other Regulations: Subject to food and pharmaceutical regulations regarding content, purity, and labeling
Labeling Requirements: Name, purity, batch, recommended storage, and manufacturer information must appear on label
