NILE CHEMICALS
Section
1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product
Name: Guanidine
hydrochloride
CAS#:
50-01-1
Synonym:
Aminomethanamidine
hydrochloride
Chemical
Formula: CH5N3.HCl
Section
2: Composition and Information on Ingredients Composition:
Name
CAS # % by Weight
Guanidine
hydrochloride 50-01-1 100
Toxicological
Data on Ingredients: Guanidine
hydrochloride: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 475 mg/kg [Rat].
Section
3: Hazards Identification
Potential
Acute Health Effects:
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
Section
4: First Aid Measures Eye Contact:
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:
Inhalation:
Allow the victim to rest
in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.
Serious
Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
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:
Large
Spill:
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 ingest. Do not breathe dust. If ingested, seek medical advice
immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and
eyes
Storage:
Section
8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Engineering
Controls:
Personal
Protection:
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Exposure
Limits: Not available.
Section
9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical
state and appearance: Solid.
(Solid crystalline powder.)
Odor:
Not available.
Taste:
Not available.
Molecular
Weight: 95.53 g/mole
Color:
White.
pH
(1% soln/water): 6
[Acidic.]
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: Decomposes.
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: 1.4 (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.
Solubility:
Easily soluble in
methanol. Soluble in cold water.
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: Eye contact.
Ingestion.
Toxicity
to Animals: Acute oral
toxicity (LD50): 475 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic
Effects on Humans: The
substance is toxic to the nervous system.
Other
Toxic Effects on Humans:
Extremely
hazardous in case of ingestion. Very hazardous in case of skin contact
(irritant).
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 (United States).
Identification:
Not applicable.
Special
Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section
15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal
and State Regulations: TSCA
8(b) inventory: Guanidine hydrochloride
Other
Regulations: OSHA:
Hazardous by definition of Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Other
Classifications:
WHMIS
(Canada):
CLASS
D-1B: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (TOXIC). CLASS D-2B:
Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC).
DSCL
(EEC):
R22-
Harmful if swallowed. R38- Irritating to skin. R41- Risk of serious damage to
eyes.
HMIS
(U.S.A.):
Health
Hazard: 2
Fire
Hazard: 1
Reactivity:
0
Personal
Protection: E
National
Fire Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health:
2
Flammability:
1
Reactivity:
0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Gloves.
Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or
equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Splash
goggles.
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appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person
using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their
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