Material safety data sheet for Licorice extract root?

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Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) are required for any chemical which may have an effect on a human. When searching for Material Data Safety Sheets in the internet, specific word order is important. In this case, the search should be for Licorice Root extract. Here is a link to one of the MSDS for this item: http://www.sciencelab.com/xMSDS-Licorice_root_extract-9924491 Here is the text: Material Safety Data Sheet Licorice root extract MSDS Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification Product Name: Licorice root extract Catalog Codes: SLL1270 CAS#: 8008-94-4 or 68916-91-6 RTECS: MD2007000 TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: No products were found. CI#: Not available. Synonym:Glycyrrhiza Glabra; Powdered Licorice Root; Licorice extract; Licorice Root; Licorice root extract Chemical Name:Glycyrrhiza Extract Chemical Formula: Not available. Contact Information: Sciencelab.com, Inc. 14025 Smith Rd. Houston, Texas 77396 US Sales: 1-800-901-7247International Sales: 1-281-441-4400 Order Online: ScienceLab.com CHEMTREC (24HR Emergency Telephone), call:1-800-424-9300 International CHEMTREC, call: 1-703-527-3887 For non-emergency assistance, call: 1-281-441-4400 Section 2: Composition and Information on IngredientsComposition: Name CAS # % by Weight Licorice root extract 8008-94-4 or 100 68916-91-6 Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Not applicable. Section 3: Hazards Identification Potential Acute Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Potential Chronic Health Effects: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition. Section 4: First Aid Measures p. 1 Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops. Cold water may be used. Serious Skin Contact: Not available. Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention. Serious Inhalation: Not available. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention if symptoms appear. Serious Ingestion: Not available. Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data Flammability of the Product: May be combustible at high temperature. Auto-Ignition Temperature:Not available. Flash Points: Not available. Flammable Limits: Not available. Products of Combustion: Not available. Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances: Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available. Slightly explosive in presence of open flames and sparks. Fire Fighting Media and Instructions: SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet. Special Remarks on Fire Hazards: When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards:Not available. Section 6: Accidental Release MeasuresSmall Spill: Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional authority requirements. Large Spill: Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water p. 2 on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. Section 7: Handling and Storage Precautions:Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal ProtectionEngineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit. Personal Protection:Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Gloves. Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill: Splash goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. Exposure Limits:Not available. Section 9: Physical and Chemical PropertiesPhysical state and appearance: Solid. (Powdered solid.) Odor: Characteristic. Sweetish. Acrid. Slightly Spicy. Taste: Characteristic. Sweet. Acrid. Molecular Weight: Not available. Color: Brownish-Yellow to light yellow. pH (1% soln/water): Not available. Boiling Point: Not available. Melting Point: Not available. Critical Temperature: Not available. Specific Gravity: Not available. Vapor Pressure: Not applicable. Vapor Density: Not available. Volatility: Not available. Odor Threshold: Not available. Water/Oil Dist. Coeff.: Not available. p. 3 Ionicity (in Water): Not available. Dispersion Properties: See solubility in water. Solubility: Soluble in cold water, hot water. Poor solubility in alcohol. Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data Stability: The product is stable. Instability Temperature: Not available. Conditions of Instability:Excess heat, ignition sources Incompatibility with various substances: Not available. Corrosivity: Non-corrosive in presence of glass. Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not available. Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available. Polymerization: Will not occur. Section 11: Toxicological Information Routes of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion. Toxicity to Animals: Acute oral toxicity (LD50): >7500 mg/kg [Mouse]. Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available. Other Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Special Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available. Special Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not available. Special Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans: Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: Not likely to cause skin irritation. Eyes: Dust may cause mechanical eye irritation. Inhalation: Dust may cause respiratory tract irritation. Breathing small amount of this material during normal handling is not likely to be harmful. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with hypermotility and diarrhea. Swallowing this material during normal handling is not likely to be harmful. However swallowing large amount may be harmful. It may affect behavior/nervous system (muscle weakness, spastic paralysis, tetany, convulsions), heart, spleen. The toxicity is manifested primarily as hypokalemia. Chronic Potential Health Effects: Ingestion: Prolonged or repeated ingestion may affect the liver, and urinary system (kidneys) by binding to enzymes in the liver and kidney and alter the deactivation of glucocorticoids and other steroid hormones. It may also affect the blood, and metabolism (weight loss). Section 12: Ecological Information Ecotoxicity: Not available. p. 4 BOD5 and COD: Not available. Products of Biodegradation: Possibly hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term degradation products may arise. Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation: Not available. Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not available. Section 13: Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental control regulations. Section 14: Transport Information DOT Classification: Not a DOT controlled material (United States). Identification: Not applicable. Special Provisions for Transport: Not applicable. Section 15: Other Regulatory Information Federal and State Regulations: No products were found. Other Regulations: EINECS: This product is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances. Other Classifications: WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada). DSCL (EEC): This product is not classified according to the EU regulations. Not applicable. HMIS (U.S.A.): Health Hazard: 1 Fire Hazard: 1 Reactivity: 0 Personal Protection: E National Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.): Health: 1 Flammability: 1 Reactivity: 0 Specific hazard:p. 5 Protective Equipment: Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Safety glasses. Section 16: Other InformationReferences: Not available. Other Special Considerations: Not available. 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