EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.Stench.Air
sensitive.Light sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes severe eye irritation and possible injury.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Substance is readily absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory
tract.
Chronic:
Animal studies have reported the development of tumors.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid
immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub eyes or keep eyes closed.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert,
rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim
ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with
the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other
proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or water spray.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Wash area with soap and water. Clean up spills immediately,
observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Sweep up,
then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating
dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes,
on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Store protected
from light. Store protected from air. Keep from contact with moist
air and steam.
Storage:
Keep containers tightly closed. Store protected from moisture. Store
protected from light and air. Store in a cool, dry area away from
incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 120-72-9:
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to
prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Crystalline powder
Color: white
Odor: stench
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.012 mmHg @ 25
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 253.0 - 254.0 deg C @ 760.00m
Freezing/Melting Point: 52.00 - 54.00 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Flash Point: 136 deg C ( 276.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: >253 deg C
Solubility in water: soluble in hot water
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.22 g/cm3 @ 25C
Molecular Formula: C8H7N
Molecular Weight: 117.15
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable. However, may decompose if exposed to moist air or water. Air
sensitive. Volatile in steam. Substance may discolor on exposure to
light.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, exposure to air, exposure to moist air
or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, iron, iron salts, moisture, air, direct
light.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 120-72-9: NL2450000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 120-72-9: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 750 ug/24H Severe; Oral,
rat: LD50 = 1 gm/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 790 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Indole -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
No information available.
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2811
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2811
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 2811
Packing group: III
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if
swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 120-72-9: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 120-72-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 120-72-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
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