1. SUBSTANCE IDENTIFICATION

1.1. Product Name: Octopamine HCl
1.2. Description: Octopamine HCl is a hydrochloride salt of octopamine manufactured through chemical synthesis.
1.3. Chemical Formula: C8H12ClNO2
1.4. Molecular weight: 189.64
1.5. CAS #: 770-05-8
1.6. EINECS #: 212-216-4
1.7. Manufactured by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
1.8. Supplied by: Foodchem International Corporation, Shanghai China.
1.9. Usage: In food as nutritional supplements

2. Composition

2.1. Octopamine HCl: >98%
2.2. Hazardous impurities: Heavy metal 10ppm max, Pesticides 2ppm max, Total Plate <1000CFU/g, Yeast&Mold <100CFU/g

3. Physical/Chemical Characteristics

3.1. Physical State: Powder
3.2. Appearance: White Crystals or crystalline powder
3.3. Odor: Not available
3.4. pH: Not available
3.5. Melting point/range: 172°C
3.6. Boiling point: Not available
3.7. Bulk density: Not available
3.8. Solubility: Soluble in water

4. Stability/Reactivity

4.1. Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures
4.2. Shelf Life: 24 months period
4.3. Hazardous decomposition: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...)
4.4. Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur
4.5. Incompatible with: Strong oxidizing agents.

5. Handling/Storage

5.1. Storage: Store in a cool and dry place and Keep away from strong light and heat
5.2. Handling precaution: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.

6. Exposure Control

6.1. Engineering Controls: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
6.2. Respiratory protection: NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
6.3. Eye Protection: Protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles
6.4. Skin Protection: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothes to minimize skin contact.
6.5. Other: Consult professionals if Octopamine HCl need to be handled under some special conditions.

7. Hazards Identification

7.1. Hazardous overview: Octopamine HCl is Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation
7.2. Contact with eyes: May cause eye irritation.
7.3. Contact with skin: May cause skin irritation.
7.4. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
7.5. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation.
7.6. Other: Not Applicable

8. First Aid Measures

8.1. Contact with eyes: Flush immediately with plenty of water for 15 minutes and seek medical advice
8.2. Contact with skin: Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
8.3. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
8.4. Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.

9. Fire and Explosion Data

9.1. General information: May be combustible at high temperature.
9.2. Flash point: Not available
9.3. Ignition control: Avoid Anhydrous ignition sources Octopamine HCl powder might be generated.
9.4. Dust control: Keep the handling area with adequate ventilation
9.5. Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry chemical or carbon dioxide
9.6. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Avoid generating dusty conditions.


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