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Xylenol orange, tetrasodium salt MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Xylenol orange,
tetrasodium salt
Catalog Codes: 24255
CAS#: 3618-43-7
RTECS: Not available.
TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Xylenol
orange, tetrasodium
salt
CI#: Not available.
Synonym: Xylenol Orange, Water Soluble;
Xylenol
Orange, sodium salt
Chemical Name: Xylenol Orange
Tetrasodium Salt
Chemical Formula: C31H28N2Na4O13S
Contact Information:
Nile Chemicals
Mumbai
INDIA
Sales: 91-22 66313162
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition:
Name CAS # % by Weight
Xylenol orange, tetrasodium salt 3618-43-7 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Xylenol
orange, tetrasodium salt LD50: Not available. LC50: Not available.
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Hazardous
in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of
inhalation.
Potential Chronic Health Effects:
CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Not available.
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. Repeated or prolonged exposure is not
known to aggravate medical condition.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
Eye Contact:
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush
eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
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Skin Contact:
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Cover the
irritated skin with an emollient. Remove contaminated
clothing and shoes. Cold water may be used.Wash clothing before reuse.
Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention.
Serious Skin Contact:
Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an
anti-bacterial cream. Seek medical attention.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical
attention.
Serious Inhalation: Not available.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never
give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call a physician
immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,
tie, belt or waistband.
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: CLOSED CUP: Higher than
93.3°C (200°F).
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:
Slightly flammable to flammable in presence of heat. Non-flammable in presence
of shocks.
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:
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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.
Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of
insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If you feel
unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when
possible. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such
as oxidizing agents, moisture.
Storage: Keep container tightly closed.
Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store above 23°C
(73.4°F).
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:
Splash goggles. 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: 758.58 g/mole
Color: Red. (Dark.)
pH (1% soln/water): Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: 210°C (410°F)
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
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Stability: The product is stable.
Instability Temperature: Not available.
Conditions of Instability: Excess heat,
incompatible materials
Incompatibility with various substances: Reactive
with oxidizing agents, moisture.
Corrosivity: Not available.
Special Remarks on Reactivity: Not
available.
Special Remarks on Corrosivity: Not
available.
Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Routes of Entry: Inhalation. 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 skin contact (irritant), of ingestion, 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:
Acute Potential Health Effects: Skin: May cause skin irritation. Low hazard
for industrial handling. Eye: May cause eye
irritation. Low hazard for industrial handling. Inhalation: Dust is irritating
to the respiratory tract. Low hazard for usual industrial
handling. Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal (digestive) tract irritation
with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Low hazard for
industrial handling. Chronic Potential Health Effects: no information found.
The toxicological properties of this substance have
not been fully investigated.
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
product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Special Remarks on the Products of Biodegradation: Not
available.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal:
Waste must be disposed of in accordance with federal, state and local
environmental control regulations.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT Classification: Not a DOT
controlled material (United States).
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Identification: Not applicable.
Special Provisions for Transport: Not
applicable.
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Federal and State Regulations: TSCA
8(b) inventory: Xylenol orange, tetrasodium salt
Other Regulations: EINECS: This product
is on the European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances.
Other Classifications:
WHMIS (Canada): Not controlled under
WHMIS (Canada).
DSCL (EEC):
R36/38- Irritating to eyes and skin. S24/25- Avoid contact with skin and 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: 2
Specific hazard:
Protective Equipment:
Gloves. Lab coat. Dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified
respirator or equivalent. Splash goggles.
Section 16: Other Information
References: Not available.
Other Special Considerations: Not
available.
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we
make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied,
with respect to such information, and we assume
no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own
investigations to determine the suitability of the information for
their particular purposes. In no event shall Nile Chemicals be liable for any
claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for
lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if Nile Chemicals
has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
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