NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Section 1:
Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name:
Metanil Yellow
CAS#: 587-98-4
Synonym: Acid
Yellow 36 Tropaeolin G;3-[[4-(Phenylamino)phenyl]azo]benzenesulfonic acid
monosodium salt
Chemical
Formula: C18H14N3NaO3S
Section 2:
Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name
CAS #
% by Weight
Metanil Yellow
AR
587-98-4
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 eye contact (irritant), of
inhalation.
Potential
Chronic Health Effects:
Hazardous in
case of ingestion. Slightly
hazardous in case 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:
No known effect on skin
contact, rinse with water for a few minutes.
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...). Some metallic oxides.
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 ingest. Do
not breathe dust. If ingested, seek medical
advice immediately and show the container or the label.
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.
Personal
Protection in Case of a Large Spill:
Splash goggles.
Full suit. Boots. Gloves. 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: 375.38 g/mole
Color: Not
available.
pH (1%
soln/water): Not
available.
Boiling
Point: Not available.
Melting
Point: Decomposes.
Critical
Temperature: Not
available.
Specific
Gravity: Not available.
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.
Solubility: 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: Ingestion.
Toxicity to
Animals: Acute oral
toxicity (LD50): 5000 mg/kg [Rat].
Chronic
Effects on Humans: Not
available.
Other Toxic
Effects on Humans:
Hazardous in
case of ingestion. Slightly
hazardous in case of inhalation.
Special
Remarks on Toxicity to Animals: Not available.
Special
Remarks on Chronic Effects on Humans: Testicular damage in animal.
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: Metanil yellow
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: a
National Fire
Protection Association (U.S.A.):
Health: 1
Flammability:
1
Reactivity: 0
Specific
hazard:
Protective
Equipment:
Not applicable.
Lab coat.
Not applicable.
Safety glasses.
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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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