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SIGMA-ALDRICH
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Material Safety Data Sheet
Version 5.0
Revision Date 01/15/2013
Print Date 02/24/2013
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name : Caffeine
Product Number : C7731
Brand : Sigma-Aldrich
Supplier : Sigma-Aldrich
3050 Spruce Street
SAINT LOUIS MO 63103
USA
Telephone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Emergency Phone # (For
both supplier and
manufacturer)
: [phone]
Preparation Information : Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
Product Safety - Americas Region
1-800-521-8956
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
OSHA Hazards
Target Organ Effect, Toxic by ingestion, Irritant
Target Organs
Central nervous system, Heart
GHS Classification
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3)
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statement(s)
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
HMIS Classification
Health hazard : 2
Chronic Health Hazard : *
Flammability : 0
Physical hazards : 0
NFPA Rating
Health hazard : 2
Fire : 0
Reactivity Hazard : 0

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Potential Health Effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Skin
May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes
Causes eye irritation.
Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms : 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine
Formula : C
8
H
10
N
4
O
2
Molecular Weight : 194.19 g/mol
Component Concentration
Caffeine
CAS-No.
EC-No.
Index-No.
58-08-2
200-362-1
613-086-00-5
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Conditions of flammability
Not flammable or combustible.
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for firefighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Hazardous combustion products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx)
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation.