Safety Data Sheet
(Spirulina Powder)
DATE PREPARED: 6/27/2016
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
Product Name Spirulina Powder
CAS Number 724424-92-4
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Section 2. Hazards Identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not classified as a hazardous substance or mixture
GHS Label Elements
Pictograms: N/A
Signal word: None
Hazard and precautionary statements
N/A
Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS: None
Section 3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
Common Name Spirulina Powder
Synonym(s) Botanical Source: Arthrospira platensis
CAS Number 724424-92-4
Section 4. First Aid Measures
General advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
Inhalation: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
Consult a physician.
Eye Contact: Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing
by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water.
Consult a physician.
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Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed: The most important
known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section II) and/or in section XI.
Immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: No data available
Section 5. Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media: Water spray. Carbon Dioxide. Dry chemical powder or appropriate foam.
Hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Carbon Oxides
Fire Fighting Instructions: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary
Further information: No data available
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment, and emergency procedures: Use personal
protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist, or gas. Avoid breathing
dust.
For personal protection see section VIII.
Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Pick up and arrange disposal
without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference to other sections: For disposal, see section XIII
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Handling: Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places
where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
For precautions see section II.
Storage: Keep container unopened in cool, dry and well-ventilated place.
Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters: Contains no substances with
occupational exposure limit values.
Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and
safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Eye/face Protection: Use equipment for eye protection in compliance with OSHA regulations or
under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin Protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product.
Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory
practices. Wash and dry hands.
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Body Protection: Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount
of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place, The type of protective equipment must be
selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific
workplace.
Respiratory Protections: Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance
levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type Pl (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and
components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or
CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure: Do not let product enter drains
Engineering controls: Mechanical exhaust required
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Powder
Physical form: Powder
Color: Dark Green
Odor: Characteristics
Odor threshold: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point: No data available
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available
Flash point: No data available
Evaporation rate: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Vapor pressure: No data available
Vapor density: No data available
Relative density: No data available
Water solubility: No data available
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): No data available
Auto-ignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: No data available
Viscosity: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: No data available
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: No data available
Chemical stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No data available
Conditions to avoid: No data available
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents
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Hazardous decomposition products
Other decomposition products: No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5.
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity
LD50: No data available
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization: No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product, present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1%, is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product, present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1%, is identified
as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP: No component of this product, present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1%, is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product, present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1%, is identified
as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity: No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: No data available
Aspiration hazard: No data available
Additional Information: No data available
Section 12. Ecological Information
Toxicity: No data available
Persistence and degradability: No data available
Bioaccumulative potential: No data available
Mobility in soil: No data available
Results of PBT and vPvB assessment: PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety
assessment not required/not conducted.
Other adverse effect: No data available
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Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose of product and contaminated packaging in accordance
with all local, state, and federal environmental control regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
DOT (US): Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
IMO: Not dangerous goods
RID: Not dangerous goods
ADR: Not dangerous goods
Section 15. Regulatory Information
Safety, health, and environmental regulations/legislation for the substance or
mixture
TSCA (Toxic Substance Control Act): Not Listed
California Prop. 65 Components: This product does not contain any chemicals known to State
of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.
Chemical Safety Assessment
SARA 302 Components: SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting
requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components: SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components
with known CAS numbers that exceed the threshold (De Minimis) reporting levels established by
SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards: No SARA hazards
HMIS Rating
Health: 0
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
NFPA Rating
Health: 0
Flammability: 0
Reactivity: 0
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Section 16. Other Information
Disclaimer: The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive
and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of
our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It
does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product.
REVISION DATE: 6/27/2016
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