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Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Astaxanthin (Synthetic)

by LGC Standards SARL

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Astaxanthin (Synthetic) is supplied by LGC Standards SARL under product code USP 1044200. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under GHS/CLP regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 10 October 2018. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: French
Regulation: GHS/CLP
Revision Date: 10 Oct 2018
Signal Word: —
Product Code: USP 1044200
CAS Number: 472-61-7

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

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Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Astaxanthin (Synthetic) issued by Lgc Standards Sarl on 10 October 2018 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each.

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Astaxanthin (Synthetic)

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