Material Safety Data Sheet
Cyanocobalamin

ACC# 84042
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification

MSDS Name: Cyanocobalamin
Catalog Numbers: AC405920000, AC405920010, AC405925000, BP862-1
Synonyms: Anacobin; Vitamin B12; 1H-Benzimidazole, 5,6-dimethyl-1-(3-O-phosphono-alpha-d-ribofuranosyl)-, monoester with cobinamide cyanide hydroxide, inner salt; Cyanocobalamin.
Company Identification:
              Fisher Scientific
              1 Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
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For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
68-19-9 Cyanocobalamin >96 200-680-0

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: dark red crystalline powder.
Caution! May cause eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Light sensitive. Hygroscopic (absorbs moisture from the air). This is expected to be a low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Target Organs: None.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Contact may cause transient eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. Although allergic reactions to vitamin B12 have generally been attributed to impurities in the preparation, a few patients have reacted positively to skin testing with purified cyanocobalamin.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Ingestion of large amounts may cause convulsions, tremors, muscular contractions or spasticity, diarrhea, or fever.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Not available. Available evidence suggests that cobalt is not likely to cause cancer in humans except under uncommon or unlikely routes or levels of exposure. Cobalt is an essential element for humans. It forms part of the molecule of cyanocobalamin. The absence of cyanocobalamin is associated with a variety of deficiency-disease states notably dealing with proper erythropoiesis. The lack of vitamin B12 containing cobalt results in

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing dust.
Storage: Store protected from moisture. Store protected from light. Refrigeration has been recommended.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
Cyanocobalamin none listed none listed none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Cyanocobalamin: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Crystalline powder
Appearance: dark red
Odor: odorless
pH: aq solns are neutral
Vapor Pressure: Negligible.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: > 300 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:> 300 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Moderately soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C63H88CoN14O14P
Molecular Weight:1355.38

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. May decompose when exposed to light. Darkens at 210 - 220°C.
Conditions to Avoid: Light, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of phosphorus, carbon dioxide, oxides of cobalt.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:      
CAS# 68-19-9: GG3750000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 68-19-9:


Epidemiology: No information available.
Teratogenicity: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Reproductive Effects: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Mutagenicity: Please refer to RTECS# GG3750000 for specific information.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: Not regulated as a hazardous material No information available.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL
TSCA
     CAS# 68-19-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
     This material contains Cyanocobalamin (listed as Cobalt compounds), >96%, (CAS# 68-19-9) which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
     CAS# 68-19-9 (listed as Cobalt compounds) is listed as a hazardous air      pollutant (HAP).
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 68-19-9 can be found on the following state right to know lists: New Jersey, (listed as Cobalt compounds), Pennsylvania, (listed as Cobalt compounds).

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
      Not available.
Risk Phrases:

Safety Phrases:
     S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 68-19-9: No information available.
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 68-19-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     not available.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 68-19-9 is not listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 7/14/1999
Revision #6 Date: 6/29/2007

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