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CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
1.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product
name : 2-(4-Hydroxyphenylazo)benzoic acid
2.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
of the substance or mixture
Skin
irritation (Category 2)
Eye
irritation (Category 2)
Specific
target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)
According
to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
Irritating
to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and
skin.
Hazard
symbol(s)
Xi
Irritant
R-phrase(s)
R36/37/38
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S-phrase(s)
S26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek
medical advice.
S36
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Other
hazards - none
3.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms
: 2-(4′-Hydroxybenzeneazo)benzoic acid
4′-Hydroxyazobenzene-2-carboxylic
acid
HBABA
HABA
Formula
: C13H10N2O3
Molecular
Weight : 242,23 g/mol
CAS-No.
EC-No. Index-No. Classification Concentration
2-(p-Hydroxyphenylazo)benzoic
acid
1634-82-8
216-655-2 - Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; STOT
SE
3; H315, H319, H335
Xi,
, R36/37/38R36/37/38
For
the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
General
advice Consult a physician. Show this
safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If
inhaled If breathed in, move person into
fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration Consult a physician.
In
case of skin contact Wash off with soap and
plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In
case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If
swallowed Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
5.
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable
extinguishing media Use water spray,
alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special
protective equipment for fire-fighters Wear
self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal
precautions Use personal protective
equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate
ventilation.
Environmental
precautions Do not let product enter
drains.
Methods
and materials for containment and cleaning up Pick
up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions
for safe handling Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide
appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures
for preventive fire
protection.
Conditions
for safe storage Store in cool place. Keep
container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal
protective equipment
Respiratory
protection Where risk assessment shows
air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or
type
P1 (EN 143) respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under
appropriate
government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Hand
protection The selected protective gloves
have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the
standard
EN 374 derived from it. Handle with gloves.
Eye
protection Safety glasses with side-shields
conforming to EN166
Skin
and body protection Choose body protection
according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the
work
place.
Hygiene
measures Handle in accordance with good
industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at
the
end of workday.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form powder
Colour
light yellow
Safety
data
pH
no data available
Melting
point 204 - 208 °C - lit.
Boiling
point no data available
Flash
point no data available
Ignition
temperature no data available
Lower
explosion limit no data available
Upper
explosion limit no data available
Water
solubility no data available
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical
stability Stable under recommended storage
conditions.
Conditions
to avoid no data available
Materials
to avoid Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous
decomposition products Hazardous
decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, nitrogen
oxides (NOx)
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute
toxicity no data available
Skin
corrosion/irritation no data available
Serious
eye damage/eye irritation no data available
Respiratory
or skin sensitization no data available
Germ
cell mutagenicity no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present
at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable,
possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive
toxicity no data available
Specific
target organ toxicity - single exposure Inhalation
- May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific
target organ toxicity - repeated exposure no
data available
Aspiration
hazard no data available
Potential
health effects Inhalation May be harmful if
inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin
May be harmful if absorbed through skin.
Causes skin irritation.
Eyes
Causes eye irritation.
Signs
and Symptoms of Exposure To the best of our
knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been
thoroughly
investigated.
Additional
Information RTECS: no data available
12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
no data available
Persistence
and degradability no data available
Bioaccumulative
potential no data available
Mobility
in soil no data available
PBT
and vPvB assessment no data available
Other
adverse effects no data available
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product
Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste
disposal
service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a
combustible solvent and burn
in
a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Aldrich
- H5126 Page 5 of 5
Contaminated
packaging Dispose of as unused product.
14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID
Not dangerous goods
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods
15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
This
safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
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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
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