1)Identification
of substance:
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Product name: YELLOW
PENOLPHTHALEIN
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Manufacturer/Supplier:
NILE
CHEMICALS
Web Site: www.nilechemicals.com
Email: nilechem@vsnl.net
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Information Department: Health,
Safety and Environmental Department
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2)Composition/Data
on components:
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Chemical characterization: Phenolphthalein
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3)Hazards
identification:
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Hazard description: Xi Irritant
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Information pertaining to
particular dangers for man and environment
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. R 43 May cause
sensitization by skin contact.
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Classification system
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HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 2
Flammability = 1
Reactivity = 1
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4)First
aid measures:
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After inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.Seek immediate
medical advice.
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After skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
After eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then
consult a doctor.
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After swallowing Seek immediate
medical advice.
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5)Fire
fighting measures:
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Suitable extinguishing agents
Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger
fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
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Special hazards caused by the
material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released :Carbon monoxide
and carbon dioxide
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Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious
suit.
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6)Accidental
release measures:
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Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
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Measures for environmental
protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without
proper governmental permits.
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Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Pick up mechanically.
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Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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7)Handling
and storage:
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Handling
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Information for safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
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Information about protection
against explosions and fires:
No special measures required.
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Storage
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Requirements to be met by
storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
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Information about storage in one
common storage facility:
Store away from oxidizing agents.
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8)Exposure
controls and personal protection:
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Additional information about design
of technical systems:
Not required.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
Not required.
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Additional information: No data
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Personal protective equipment
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General protective and hygienic
measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
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Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
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Protection of hands: Impervious
gloves
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Eye protection: Safety glasses
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Body protection: Protective
work clothing.
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9)Physical
and chemical properties:
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General Information
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Form: Powder
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Color: White Coloured Powder
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Odor: Odorless
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Value/Range Unit Method
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Change in condition
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Melting point/Melting range:
255-260 ° C
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Boiling point/Boiling range:
Not determined
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Sublimation temperature / start:
Not determined
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Flash point:
Not applicable
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Ignition temperature:
Not determined
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Decomposition temperature:
Not determined
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Danger of explosion:Product
does not present an explosion hazard.
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Explosion limits:
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Lower:
Not determined
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Upper:
Not determined
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Vapor pressure:
Not determined
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Density:
at 20 ° C
1.299
g/cm³
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Solubility in / Miscibility with
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Water:
Insoluble
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10)Stability
and reactivity:
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Thermal decomposition / conditions
to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
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Materials to be avoided:
Oxidizing agents
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Dangerous reactions No
dangerous reactions known
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Dangerous products of
decomposition: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
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11)Toxicological
information:
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Acute toxicity:
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Primary irritant effect:
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On the skin: Irritant to skin
and mucous membranes.
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On the eye: Irritating effect.
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Other information (about
experimental toxicology):
Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with bacteria.
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Subacute to chronic toxicity:
Phenolphthalein ingestion may cause diarrhea, upset stomach, and
electrolyte inbalance. May cause skin, eye and respiratory
irritation on contact.
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Additional toxicological
information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of
this substance is not fully known.
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12)Ecological
information:
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General notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without
proper governmental permits.
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13)Disposal
considerations:
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Product:
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Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper
disposal.
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Uncleaned packagings:
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Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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14)Transport
information:
Not a hazardous material for transportation.
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DOT regulations:
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Hazard class:
None
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Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
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ADR/RID class:
None
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Maritime transport IMDG:
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IMDG Class:
None
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Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
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ICAO/IATA Class:
None
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Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
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15Regulations:
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Product related hazard
informations:
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Hazard symbols: Xi Irritant
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Risk phrases:
36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
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Safety phrases:
24 Avoid contact with skin.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse
immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
37 Wear suitable gloves.
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Information about limitation of
use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
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16)Other
information:
Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other
information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of
suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the
health and safety of employees. This information is furnished
without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with
this Material Safety Data Sheet, or in combination with any other
product or process, is the responsibility of the user.
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CHEMICALS