NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Creatinine
CAS#:
60-27-5
Synonym:
2-Amino-1,5-dihydro-1-methyl-4H-imidazol-4-one
Chemical
Formula: C4H7N3O
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Creatinine
60-27-5 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Not applicable.
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects:
Hazardous
in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of
eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
Hazardous
in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of
eye contact (irritant), of inhalation.
CARCINOGENIC
EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS:
Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL
TOXICITY: Not available.
Section
4: First Aid Measures
Eye
Contact: Immediately flush eyes with
running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be
used.
Skin
Contact: After contact with skin,
wash immediately with plenty of water. Gently and thoroughly wash the
contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly
careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cold water may be used.
Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. If irritation persists, seek medical
attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.
Serious
Skin Contact: Not available.
Inhalation:
Allow the victim to rest in a well
ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Loosen tight
clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not
breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical
attention.
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: Not
available.
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.
Storage:Keep
container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material.
Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool, well-ventilated place.
Combustible materials should be stored away from extreme heat and away from
strong oxidizing agents.
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.
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 113.12 g/mole
Color:
Not available.
pH
(1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: Decomposes. (300°C or 572°F)
Critical
Temperature: Not available.
Specific
Gravity: 1.09 (Water = 1)
Vapor
Pressure: Not applicable.
Vapor
Density: Not available.
Volatility:
Not available.
Odor
Threshold: Not available.
Water/Oil
Dist. Coeff.: Not available.
Ionicity
(in Water): Not available.
Dispersion
Properties: See solubility in water,
methanol, diethyl ether.
Solubility:
Soluble
in cold water. Partially soluble in methanol, diethyl ether.
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Stability:
The product is stable.
Instability
Temperature: Not available.
Conditions
of Instability: Not available.
Incompatibility
with various substances: Not available.
Corrosivity:
Non-corrosive in presence of glass.
Special
Remarks on Reactivity: Not available.
Special
Remarks on Corrosivity: Not available.
Polymerization:
No.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Routes
of Entry: Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals:
LD50:
Not available. LC50: Not available.
Chronic
Effects on Humans: Not available.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Hazardous
in case of ingestion. Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), 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: Not
available.
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
products of degradation are more toxic.
Special
Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section
13: Disposal Considerations
Waste
Disposal:
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
Federal
and State Regulations: TSCA 8(b) inventory:
Creatinine
Other
Regulations: Not available..
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada): Not controlled under WHMIS
(Canada).
DSCL
(EEC):
This
product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
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.
Disclaimer: Nile Chemicals. provides the
information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person
using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their
independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular
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