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Product Name: Taurine
Chemical Formula: C2H7NO3S
Synonyms: 2-Aminoethanesulfonic acid
CAS Number: 107-35-7
Recommended Use: Dietary supplement, animal feed additive, research chemical
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Emergency Phone: Emergency contact number for chemical incidents
GHS Classification: No classification under GHS criteria
Signal Word: Not applicable
Hazard Statements: Product typically presents minimal risks for routine handling
Precautionary Statements: Avoid inhalation and eye contact. Work in a properly ventilated area.
Potential Health Effects: Eyes and skin may experience mild irritation. Overexposure by ingestion may lead to digestive upset.
Chemical Name: Taurine
Purity: Generally greater than 98%
Impurities: Typically less than 2% unknown or residual substances
Molecular Weight: 125.15 g/mol
Component: Single-ingredient substance
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Seek medical help if symptoms arise.
Skin Contact: Immediately flush skin with water. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash with soap.
Eye Contact: Rinse with plenty of water, lifting eyelids regularly. Seek attention if irritation develops.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Drink water to dilute. Medical intervention required for large quantities.
General Advice: Provide symptomatic and supportive care as needed.
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or carbon dioxide for extinguishing flames.
Specific Hazards: Dust or powder can form explosive mixtures with air under certain conditions; avoid generating dust.
Hazardous Combustion Products: Sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon oxides may form in a fire.
Special Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
Advice for Firefighters: Stay upwind, avoid inhalation of combustion gases, cool fire-exposed containers with water spray.
Personal Precautions: Ventilate area, use suitable protective equipment, avoid generating dust.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into drains or watercourses.
Methods for Cleaning Up: Sweep or shovel solid material into suitable containers. Wash remainder with water.
Other Precautions: Manage waste in accordance with local regulations.
Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas. Avoid creating and inhaling dust. Wear eye and skin protection.
Storage: Store in tightly closed container. Keep in cool, dry, well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials.
Incompatible Materials: Avoid strong oxidizers.
Specific End Uses: Additive, supplement, research purposes.
Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established for taurine.
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation or general room ventilation for dust control.
Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield.
Skin Protection: Wear lab coat, gloves, and protective clothing.
Respiratory Protection: Use dust masks or respirators for large-scale handling.
Hygiene Measures: Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while working with this product.
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
Odor Threshold: Not applicable
pH: About 4.2 to 5.6 (5% solution in water)
Melting Point: 305°C (decomposes)
Boiling Point: Not available
Flash Point: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not applicable
Flammability: May form dust clouds above minimum explosive concentration; generally low fire risk.
Explosion Limits: Not established
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient conditions
Vapor Density: Not applicable
Relative Density: About 1.73 g/cm³
Solubility: Easily soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Above melting point
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Reactivity: Non-reactive under standard conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: None expected under normal processing.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperature, open flames, formation of dust-air mixtures in unventilated spaces.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents may trigger reactions.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Releases oxides of sulfur, nitrogen, carbon under fire/decomposition.
Acute Toxicity: Low toxicity. High oral doses might cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Non-irritant or mild irritant on intact skin.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: May cause temporary redness or discomfort.
Respiratory Sensitization: Unlikely at normal dust exposure levels.
Carcinogenicity: No evidence of cancer-causing risks.
Reproductive Toxicity: No known adverse reproductive effects.
Chronic Effects: No long-term health risks noted in available studies.
Target Organ Systemic Toxicity: Not identified for typical exposure.
Toxicity to Aquatic Life: Low expected toxicity; readily biodegradable.
Persistence and Degradability: Degrades naturally in the environment.
Bioaccumulation Potential: Low likelihood of accumulation.
Mobility in Soil: Soluble and mobile in water; does not persist in sediments.
Other Adverse Effects: No known major ecological hazards under normal use.
Waste Generation: Collect and dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations.
Disposal Methods: Small amounts may usually enter landfill or incineration after review by authorities.
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse containers, recycle or dispose of as hazardous waste as dictated by local guidelines.
Special Considerations: Minimize dust release during disposal.
UN Number: Not regulated for transport.
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous cargo.
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant
Special Precautions: Transport in well-sealed containers, shielded from moisture and excessive heat.
Regulatory Status: Product generally not classified as hazardous under US OSHA, EU REACH, or other major chemical regulations.
Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations: Not subject to specific reporting under SARA Title III, CERCLA, or California Prop 65.
Inventory Listings: Taurine appears on TSCA, EINECS, and several other national and global inventories.
Labeling Requirements: No special hazard labeling required.
Restrictions: Not subject to significant handling or application restrictions.
