Alfa Aesar/Avocado Organics - Material Safety Data Sheet B22458







1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLIER



Name On Label : 9,10-Dimethylanthracene

Product Number : B22458

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 : None in common use.







2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS



Name : 9,10-Dimethylanthracene

MinorImpurities : Not determined

CAS Number : 781-43-1

EINECS Number : Not listed

EEC Number :







3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION



Designation :

No specific hazard

Risk Phrases

R40 Possible risk of irreversible effects.







4. FIRST AID MEASURES



Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.



Eye Contact

Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.

Skin Contact

Wash affected area with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly.



Ingestion

Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water. If unusual symptoms are observed, seek

medical advice.







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.







6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES



Personal Protection

Wear protective equipment including rubber gloves, and eye protection. Keep

unprotected persons away.



Environmental Protection

Take precautions to ensure product does not 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 cool place.

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 or goggles.



Hands and Body

Avoid skin contact. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing.







9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES



Appearance :

Physical Constants: m.p. 182-184°

Molecular Formula : C16H14

Formula Weight : 206.29

Water Solubility :

Density : Not available

Flash Point : Not available







10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY



Specific Hazard

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidising agents.



Decomposition

Hazardous products of decomposition may include:

carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.







11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION



RTECS Number : CA9685000

Acute Toxicity

LD50 : Not available



Possible risk of irreversible effects.



Chronic Toxicity

Possible mutagen.







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 :

Land Transport

ADR/RIC Code/Class: /Packing Group III

Maritime Transport IMDG Code/Class : /Packing Group III

Air Transport IATA Code/Class : /Packing Group III







15. REGULATORY INFORMATION



CAS Number : 781-43-1

EINECS Number : Not listed

EEC Number :

UN Number : None

RTECS Number : CA9685000

Hazard Indication :

No specific hazard



Risk and Safety Phrases

Possible risk of irreversible effects.

Do not breathe dust.

Wear suitable protective clothing.



TSCA:







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: 1st June 2000

Date Printed : 13th November 2000