NILE CHEMICALS

CACLON CARBOXYLIC ACID

Material Safety Data Sheet
1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name 2-HYDROXY-1(2-HYDROXY-4-SULFO-1-
NAPHTHYLAZO)3-NAPHTHOIC ACID CAL-RED (R)
Product Number 31311
Company Nile Chemicals
Mumbai India
Technical Phone # 91 22 66313162 Fax 91 22 22054833
 
2 - Composition/Information on Ingredients
Product Name CAS # EC no Annex I
Index Number
2-HYDROXY-1(2-HYDROXY-4-SULFO-1-NA 3737-95-9 223-117-0 None
PHTHYLAZO)3-NAPHTHOIC ACIDCAL-RED (R)
Formula C21H14N2O7S
Molecular Weight 438.41 AMU
 
3 - Hazards Identification
SPECIAL INDICATION OF HAZARDS TO HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
 
4 - First Aid Measures
AFTER INHALATION
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
AFTER SKIN CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious
amounts of water.
AFTER EYE CONTACT
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes.
AFTER INGESTION
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician.
 
5 - Fire Fighting Measures
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or
appropriate foam.
SPECIAL RISKS
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIREFIGHTERS
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
 
6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and
heavy rubber gloves.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid
raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
 
7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
Directions for Safe Handling: Do not breathe dust. Avoid contact
with eyes, skin, and clothing.
STORAGE
Conditions of Storage: Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry
place.
 
8 - Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory Protection: Use respirators and components tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US)
or CEN (EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators
are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143)
respirator.
Hand Protection: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye Protection: Chemical safety goggles.
 
9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance Color: Deep violet
Form: Powder
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
pH N/A
BP/BP Range N/A
MP/MP Range 300 °C
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Oxidizing Properties N/A
Explosive Properties N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
SG/Density N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A
Viscosity N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Bulk Density N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Water Content < 7 %
Surface Tension N/A
Conductivity N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility N/A
 
10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide,
Nitrogen oxides, Sulfur oxides.
 
11 - Toxicological Information
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and
toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Inhalation: Material is irritating to mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract.
Multiple Routes: Causes eye and skin irritation. May be harmful
by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption.
 
12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
 
13 - Disposal Considerations
SUBSTANCE DISPOSAL
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn
in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and
scrubber. Observe all federal, state, and local environmental
regulations.
 
14 - Transport Information
RID/ADR
Non-hazardous for road transport.
IMDG
Non-hazardous for sea transport.
IATA
Non-hazardous for air transport.
 
15 - Regulatory Information
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVES
INDICATION OF DANGER: Xi
Irritant.
R-PHRASES: 36/37/38
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S-PHRASES: 26-36
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective
clothing.
COUNTRY SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Germany
WGK: 3
Self-Classification
 
16 - Other Information
WARRANTY
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. Sigma-Aldrich Inc.,
shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product.
 

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