**** MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ****
LEUCOMALACHITE GREEN
**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
****
MSDS Name: LEUCOMALACHITE GREEN
Catalog Numbers:
40211-0000, 40211-0050, 40211-0250, EK 116 8533, EK 116 8541
Synonyms:
4,4'-Benzylidenebis(N,N-dimethylaniline)
Company Identification (Europe): Acros Organics BVBA
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
Company Identification (USA): Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For information in Europe, call: 0032(0) 14575211
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
For emergencies in Europe, call: 0032(0) 14575299
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+---
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % |
EINECS# |Haz Symbols| Risk Phrases |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|---
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| 129-73-7 |LEUCOMALACHITE GREEN | |
204-961-9 |||
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+---
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Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Light sensitive.Air sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
The toxicological properties of this material have not been
investigated. Use appropriate procedures to prevent opportunities
for direct contact with the skin or eyes and to prevent
inhalation.
**** 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.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth
and
drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately.
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:
In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or
alcohol-resistant foam.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as
indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective
Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable
container for
disposal.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing
and
wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Avoid
ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in
use.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep
airborne
concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use
process
enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering
controls
to control airborne levels.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if
splashing
is possible.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing
to
prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149
approved full-facepiece airline respirator in
the
positive pressure mode with emergency escape
provisions.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Powder
Color: white to light brown
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 100.00 - 102.00 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: slightly soluble
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C23H26N2
Molecular Weight: 330.46
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, light, exposure to air, strong
oxidants.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes
and
gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 129-73-7: CY1203055
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
LEUCOMALACHITE GREEN -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local
regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
No information available.
IMO
No information available.
RID/ADR
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 129-73-7: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 129-73-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 129-73-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure
List.
Exposure Limits
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 129-73-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 7/16/1996 Revision #0 Date: Original.
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents
the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no
warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with
respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its
use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability
of the
information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the
company be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or
for lost
profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or
exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised
of
the possibility of such damages.
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