NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Ammonium Purpurate, Murexide
CAS#:
3051-09-0
TSCA:
TSCA 8(b) inventory: Murexide
CI#:
Not available.
Synonym:
Ammonium Purpurate; Murexide
Chemical
Name: 5-[(Hexahydro-2,4,6-trioxo-5-
pyrimidinyl)imino]-2,4,6(1H,3H,5H)-pyrimidinetrione
monoammonium
salt
Chemical
Formula: C8H8N6O6
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Ammonium
Purpurate ,Murexide 3051-09-0 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Not applicable.
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects: Slightly hazardous in
case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of
inhalation.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged
exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Section
4: First Aid Measures
Eye
Contact:Check for and remove any contact
lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention if irritation
occurs.
Skin
Contact:Wash with soap and water. Cover the
irritated skin with an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
Cold water may be used.
Serious
Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation:If
inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:Do
NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material
are swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a
collar, tie, belt or waistband.
Serious
Ingestion: Not available.
Section
5: Fire and Explosion Data
Flammability
of the Product: May be combustible at high
temperature.
Auto-Ignition
Temperature: Not available.
Flash
Points: Not available.
Flammable
Limits: Not available.
Products
of Combustion: These products are carbon
oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Fire
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Slightly
flammable to flammable in presence of heat. Non-flammable in presence of shocks.
Explosion
Hazards in Presence of Various Substances:
Risks
of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Not available.
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: Not
available.
Fire
Fighting Media and Instructions:
SMALL
FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not
use water jet.
Special
Remarks on Fire Hazards: Not available.
Special
Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Not
available.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures
Small
Spill:Use appropriate tools to put the
spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by
spreading water on the contaminated surface and dispose of according to local
and regional authority requirements.
Large
Spill:Use a shovel to put the material into
a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the
contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system.
Section
7: Handling and Storage
Precautions:Keep
away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire
risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing
material. Do not breathe dust. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing
agents.
Storage:
Keep container tightly closed. Keep
container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 25°C (77°F).
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls:Use process enclosures, local
exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use
ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.
Personal
Protection: Safety glasses. Lab coat. Dust
respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Gloves.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:Splash
goggles. Full suit. Dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing
apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested
protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE
handling this product.
Exposure
Limits: Not available.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid. (Powdered
solid.)
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 284.19 g/mole
Color:
Dark-purple red. (Dark.)
pH
(1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: >300°C (572°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not available.
Specific
Gravity: Not available.
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: 9.8(Air = 1)
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility in water.
Solubility:
Soluble
in hot water. Partially soluble in cold water. Insoluble in diethyl ether.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not available.
Conditions
of Instability: Excess heat, dust
generation, incompatible materials
Incompatibility
with various substances: Reactive with
oxidizing agents.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Inhalation. Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:
LD50:
Not available. LC50: Not available.
Chronic
Effects on Humans: Not available.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans: Slightly hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Special
Remarks on other Toxic Effects on Humans:
Acute
Potential Health Effects: Skin and Eyes: May cause skin and eye irritation.
Inhalation and ingestion: May cause
respiratory
tract and digestive tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this
substance have not been fully investigated.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity:
Not available.
BOD5
and COD: Not available.
Products
of Biodegradation:
Possibly
hazardous short term degradation products are not likely. However, long term
degradation products may arise.
Toxicity
of the Products of Biodegradation: The
product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
Waste
must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local environmental
control regulations.
Section
14: Transport Information
DOT
Classification: Not a DOT controlled
material
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS
(Canada).
DSCL
(EEC):
This
product is not classified according to the EU regulations. Not applicable.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 1
Fire
Hazard: 1
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
1
Flammability:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Safety glasses.
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