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Hazard Communication Sheet
CAFFEINE
C8H10N4O2
1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine

White crystalline solid or powder; m.p. 134-236oC. Soluble in water. DESCRIPTION

HEALTH HAZARDS
CAUTION : TOXIC
Swallowing of gram quantities causes palpitations, excitement,
insomnia, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, and . Larger doses
cause convulsions, pulmonary oedema and death.
A human teratogen causing developmental abnormalities of
the craniofacial and musculoskeletal systems, pregnancy
termination (abortion) and stillbirth.
Long-term exposure causes digestive disturbances, constipation,
palpitations, shortness of breath and mental depression.

FIRST-AID
Inhalation: Remove from source of exposure. If breathing stops or shows signs of failing
apply artificial respiration. Use oxygen if breathing is laboured. Obtain medical help.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and flush affected area with water for
at least 15 minutes. Treat patient as for inhalation. Obtain medical help.
Eyes: Flood with eyewash or water for at least 15 minutes. Obtain medical help.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Treat as for inhalation. Obtain medical help.
INCOMPATIBLE with strong oxidising agents, iodine silver salts, tannins and
SAFETY HAZARDS
with strong solutions of caustic alkalis.
EXPLOSION HAZARD – Fine dust dispersed in air in sufficient concentrations,
and in the presence of an ignition source is a potential dust explosion hazard.
NOT-FLAMMABLE
Produces toxic and corrosive fumes if heated. As with most organic compounds,
fire is possible at elevated temperatures or by contact with an ignition source.
Refer to local spillage/emergency procedures.
SPILLAGE
Solutions can be absorbed using sand/proprietary adsorbent or transferred to a
suitable closed container. Contaminated adsorbent/powder should be transferred
into a double polythene lined or other suitable container and disposed of as
contaminated waste. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Exposure Controls section.
Refer to local procedures/risk assessment for
EXPOSURE
details of personal protective equipment
CONTROLS
requirements. Eye Protection and Chemical
CONTAINMENT LEVEL 3
Protective Clothing suitable for protection against
particulates must be worn where there is risk of
body contact with powder. Respiratory Protective
Equipment and Local Exhaust Ventilation may be
required to protect against dust.
OCCUPATIONAL
EXPOSURE LIMIT
I S S U E D A T E :
R E F . N U M B E R :
Risk Assessment Services

Source: http://www.riskassessmentservices.co.uk/HazCom/Caffeine.pdf