Alfa Aesar/Avocado Organics - Material Safety Data Sheet B24191
1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLIER
Name On Label : 6-Methyluracil
Product Number : B24191
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 : 2,4-Dihydroxy-6-methylpyrimidine
2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS
Name : 6-Methyluracil
MinorImpurities : Not determined
CAS Number : 626-48-2
EINECS Number : Not listed
EEC Number :
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Designation :
HARMFUL
Risk Phrases
R20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
R65 Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed.
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. If symptoms arise,
seek medical advice.
Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water. Rinse
thoroughly. If unusual symptoms are observed, seek medical advice. Show the
physician the container details.
Ingestion
Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water. In case of unusual symptoms, seek
medical attention and show physician the container details.
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, oxides of nitrogen, nitric acid, hydrogen
cyanide.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Protection
Avoid inhalation or contact of spilled material with skin or clothing. Wear
protective equipment including rubber gloves, and eye protection. 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 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. 317-319掳
Molecular Formula : C5H6N2O2
Formula Weight : 126.12
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, oxides of nitrogen, nitric acid, hydrogen
cyanide.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS Number : YR0700000
Acute Toxicity
LD50 : ORL-RAT: 64500mg/kg
Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin. Possible risk of irreversible
effects.
Chronic Toxicity
Possible teratogen.
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: n/a /Packing Group n/a
Maritime Transport IMDG Code/Class : n/a /Packing Group n/a
Air Transport IATA Code/Class : n/a /Packing Group n/a
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
CAS Number : 626-48-2
EINECS Number : Not listed
EEC Number :
UN Number : None
RTECS Number : YR0700000
Hazard Indication :
HARMFUL
Risk and Safety Phrases
Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed.
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
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