Revision 8: Safety Data Sheet Malic Acid
Revision 8: Safety Data Sheet Malic Acid
Revision 8: Safety Data Sheet Malic Acid
Malic acid
Revision 8
19/01/2015 - EN
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Industrial use:
Intermediates, mixtures and formulated, pH-regulating agents.
Professional use:
Mixtures and formulated, pH-regulating agents, fertilizers, metal surface treatment
products, non - metal surface treatment products, floculant agents, precipitants,
neutralization agents, disincrustants, Washing and cleaning products,
cosmetics, personal care products, water softners, water treatment chemicals,
Laboratory chemicals.
Consumers use:
Food/feed additives, Cosmetic products, personal care products, Water softners,
Disinfectant, Washing and cleaning products, disincrustant solutions for
hemodialisys equipment,
Reg CE 1272/2008
Hazard statement Code(s) Hazard Class and Category Code(s)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Eye Irrit. 2
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Pictograms:
WARNING
Hazard statement:
Precautionary statements:
Malic acid
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration.
Skin:
After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water. Consult a physician.
Eye:
In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Call a physician immediately.
Ingestion:
Call a physician immediately. Clean mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting without medical
advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Move any people not authorised to contain the emergency out of the area.
Avoid coming in contact with the substance or handling containers without adequate protection.
Use the personal protective equipment described in section 8.
Use a respirator in the event of emissions/spillage of large quantities.
Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Remove all incompatible materials as outlined in section 10.5 of SDS.
Avoid dust formation.
Do not use equipment that can generate sources of ignition when cleaning. Clean the spilled
material mechanically and put it in an appropriate container for disposal in accordance with
section 13. After collection, ventilate and clean the affected area with water before granting
access. Do not flush the water used for cleaning into watercourses or down drains.
None identified.
Workers:
General population:
Environment:
Water:
PNEC water (freshwater): 0.1 mg/L Assessment factor 1000
PNEC water (marine water): 0.01 mg/L Assessment factor 10000
PNEC water (intermittent releases): 1 mg/L Assessment factor 100
Soil:
PNEC soil: 0.275 mg/kg soil dw
Sediment:
PNEC sediment (freshwater): 0.275 mg/kg sediment dw
PNEC sediment (marine water): 0.027 mg/kg sediment dw
STP:
PNEC STP: 3 mg/L Assessment factor 100
National: Undetermined
European: Undetermined
Respiratory protection:
Mask with P3 dust filter if solid or type A filter for vapours and organic gases with a boiling
point > 65°C if molten. (EN 149)
b) Odour: Characteristics
Sample Characterisation:
Particle Size Distribution of sample (µm): =< 70
Moisture content (%): 0.12
Unknown
Acute toxicity:
Oral:
Method:
equivalent or similar to OECD Guideline 401 (Acute Oral Toxicity)
rat (Wistar) male/female oral: gavage
Results:
LD50: 3500 mg/kg bw based on: test mat.
Inhalation:
Method:
Read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)
OECD Guideline 403 (Acute Inhalation Toxicity)
EU Method B.2 (Acute Toxicity (Inhalation))
rat (Sprague-Dawley) male/female, Inhalation: dust (nose only)
Results:
LC50 (4h): 1306 mg/m3 air based on: test mat.
Dermal:
Method:
Read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)
Others. Rabbit(New Zealand White) Coverage: occlusive.
Results:
LD50: 20000 mg/kg bw
Skin corrosion/irritation:
Method:
Read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)
OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion)
Rabbit(small white Russian); Coverage: occlusive (shaved)
Results:
Slightly irritating
Skin Sensitisation:
Method:
In vitro:
Reproductive toxicity:
Fish:
Method:
OECD Guideline 203 (Fish, Acute Toxicity Test
Danio rerio; freshwater; semi-static
Results:
LC50 (96 h): > 100 mg/L test mat. (nominal)
NOEC: 100 mg/L
Aquatic invertebrates:
Method:
OECD Guideline 202 (Daphnia sp. Acute Immobilisation Test)
Daphnia sp. freshwater; static.
Results:
LC50 (48h): 240 mg/L test mat. based on: mortality
EC50: 240 mg/L
Aquatic microorganisms:
Method:
Read-across from supporting substance (structural analogue or surrogate)
OECD Guideline 209 (Activated Sludge, Respiration Inhibition Test)
activated sludge of a predominantly domestic sewage; freshwater; static
Results:
EC50 (3 h): > 300 mg/L test mat. (nominal) based on: respiration rate
Degradability:
Biotic degradation:
Aquatic environment:
Method:
OECD Guideline 301 C (Ready Biodegradability: Modified MITI Test (I))
Test type: ready biodegradability, activated sludge (adaptation not specified)
Results:
readily biodegradable
% Degradation of test substance:
73% after 14 d (O2 consumption) (BOD)
99% after 14 d (TOC removal) (TOC)
100% after 14 d (Test mat. analysis) (HPLC)
Bioaccumulation:
Aquatic environment:
Method:
Weight of evidence. ECHA Guidance on information requirements and chemical safety
assessment - Chapter R.06: QSARs and grouping of chemicals - May 2008
Results:
BCF: 1 L/kg (whole body w.w.)
Value used for CSA: BCF: 1 L/kg ww (L/kg ww or dimensionless)
Conclusions: These data indicate that the substance is not bioaccumulative (B).
Adsorption/desorption:
In accordance with REACH Regulation 1907/2006, Annex VIII - 9.3.1 Column 2, screening
tests for adsorption/desorption do not need to be conducted as the substance has a low
potential for adsorption based on a log Kow of - 1.26
Volatilisation:
Method:
Others: Weight of evidence
Results:
Henry's Law constant: 0.000000086 Pa m3/mol at 25 °C
Conclusions:
Based on available information, the substance is not PBT vPvB.
No other known.
NOT APPLICABLE
ADR/RID
- Tunnel restriction code: NOT APPLICABLE
- Category - limited quantities per transport unit: NOT APPLICABLE
- LQ code - limited quantities per pack unit: NOT APPLICABLE
- E code excepted quantities: NOT APPLICABLE
IMDG
- LQ code - limited quantities per pack unit: NOT APPLICABLE
- E code excepted quantities: NOT APPLICABLE
- Ems: NOT APPLICABLE
ICAO/IATA
- Packing Instructions / max. net quantities per package per plane - combi and cargo: NOT APPLICABLE
- Packing Instructions / max. net quantities per package in limited quantity regime: NOT APPLICABLE
- EQ code for excepted quantities regime: NOT APPLICABLE
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the IBC Code
NOT APPLICABLE
CSR/CSA: yes
Exposure Scenarios in local languages will be published as soon as they are available.
(*) on the left indicate the modifications with respect to the last version.
References:
GESTIS International Limit Values.
Acronyms:
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge,
information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only
as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release
and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only
to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination
with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.