Alfa Aesar/Avocado Organics - Material Safety Data Sheet A10716
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLIER
Name On Label : 3-Methoxyphenacyl bromide
Product Number : A10716
Supplier :
Johnson Matthey Catalog Company Inc.
30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, Massachusetts, 01835-8099
Emergency Telephone Number: (978) 521-6300; CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300
Alternative Names : alpha-Bromo-3-methoxyacetophenone
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS
Name : 3-Methoxyphenacyl bromide
MinorImpurities : Not determined
CAS Number : 5000-65-7
EINECS Number : 2256661
EEC Number :
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Designation :
HARMFUL ~ CORROSIVE ~ LACHRYMATORY
Risk Phrases
R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R34 Causes burns.
R36/37 Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen and seek medical
attention.
Eye Contact
Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek urgent medical
attention.
Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water. Rinse
thoroughly. In case of skin damage seek urgent medical advice. Show the
physician the container details.
Ingestion
Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water. In case of tissue damage or other
symptoms, seek medical attention.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Extiguishing Medium
Use fire fighting measures which suit the environment and take into account
other materials which may be involved. In general, water-based extinguishers
should not be used for fires involving organic materials. Use carbon dioxide or
dry powder.
Protective Equipment
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.
Hazardous Products of Combustion May Include:
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide (hydrobromic acid).
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Protection
Avoid inhalation or contact of vapour with eyes. Wear protective equipment
including rubber gloves, safety goggles or breathing equipment. Keep
unprotected persons away.
Environmental Protection
Take precautions to ensure product does not contaminate the ground or enter
the drainage system.
Collection
Mix with vermiculite or proprietary absorbent material and transfer to sealed
containers for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially
hazardous materials. Rubber gloves, eye protection and protective clothing
should be worn. Operations should be carried out in an efficient fume hood or
equivalent system.
Storage
Store in tightly sealed containers in a refrigerator or cold room at 5 degrees
centigrade or below.
Protect from moisture.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
Respiratory
Avoid inhalation of product. Handle in an efficient fume hood or equivalent
system.
Eye
Avoid eye contact. Wear safety spectacles, goggles or, for larger quantities, a full
face mask.
Hands and Body
Corrosive product. Avoid skin contact. Wear corrosive-resitant gloves and, for
larger quantities, full arm and body protection. Wash hands thoroughly after
handling.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance : Pale yellow powder
Physical Constants: m.p. 60-62掳
Molecular Formula : C9H9BrO2
Formula Weight : 229.08
Water Solubility :
Density : Not available
Flash Point : Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Specific Hazard
Incompatibilities
Strong oxidising agents. Strong bases.
Decomposition
Hazardous products of decomposition may include:
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide (hydrobromic acid).
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS Number : Not listed
Acute Toxicity
LD50 : No data reported
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Causes burns.
Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
Special Note
Causes burns. Material is extremely destructive to mucous membranes, upper
respiratory tract, eyes and skin. Inhalation may be fatal. Symptoms may include
burning sensation, coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, headache, nausea and
vomiting.
12. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS
General
Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water courses or
drainage systems.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Disposal
Disposal should be via an approved contractor and should take full account of
local regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN Number : 1759
Land Transport
ADR/RIC Code/Class: 8 /Packing Group II
Maritime Transport IMDG Code/Class : 8 /Packing Group II
Air Transport IATA Code/Class : 8 /Packing Group II
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CAS Number : 5000-65-7
EINECS Number : 2256661
EEC Number :
UN Number : 1759
RTECS Number : Not listed
Hazard Indication :
HARMFUL ~ CORROSIVE ~ LACHRYMATORY
Risk and Safety Phrases
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Causes burns.
Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek
medical advice.
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
TSCA: Not listed. For research and development use only.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
It must be recognised that the physical and chemical properties of any product
may not be fully understood and that new, possibly hazardous products may
arise from reactions between chemicals. The information given in this data sheet
is based on our present knowledge and shall not constitute a guarantee for any
specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual
relationship.
Date of Last Review: 3rd August 1998
Date Printed : 18th September 1998
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