| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Combustion generates toxic fumes. Extinguishing media: For small fires, use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or chemical foam. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | |
| [Skin] Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Do not store in direct sunlight. Keep refrigerated. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Avoid contact with air and sunlight. | |
| [Ingestion] Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Inhalation] No information available. | |
| [Skin] No information reported. | |
| [Eyes] Contact may cause transient eye irritation. | |
| [Personal Protection] 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 gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Poison Class] - | |
| [Appearance] Beige granules. The complex combination of diglycerides of fatty acids linked to the choline ester of phosphoric acid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Density] 1.0305 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Usage] Treating leather & textiles, medication: lipotropic agent, food additive. | |
| [Product Name] Lecithin | |
| [Synonyms] Acti-Flow-68SB AF-1 Alcolec-S Egg yolk Phospholutein Vitellin | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_8002-43-5.htm">8002-43-5 | |
| [EINECS] 232-307-2 | |
| [RTECS] OG7565000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Other | |
| [Merck] 12,5452 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] NA | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. | |
| [Stability] Oxidizes when exposed to air. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizers. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of phosphorus, carbon dioxide. |
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