MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
COLOREX 鈥? HCY4
SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
CHEMICAL COMPOUNDS INC.
MANUFACTURERS
29-75 RIVERSIDE AVE.
NEWARK, N.J. 07104
March 1, 2000
REVISION DATE
CHEMICAL NAME 2-[[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy) -4- Nitrophenyl] Amino]
Ethanol
HC YELLOW # 4
CTFA ADOPTED NAME
C10H14N205
EMPIRICAL FORMULA
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS # EINECS / ELINCS MOLECULAR WEIGHT
59820-43-8 258-002-4 242.26
STRUCTURAL FORMULA:
OC2H4OH
NHC2H4OH
O 2N
Synonyms: HC YELLOW NO. 4
PHENOL, 2-(BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)AMINO)-5-NITRO-
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2-(BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)AMINO)-5-NITROPHENOL
N-O-DI(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-2-AMINO-5-NITROPHENOL
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS:
When heated to decomposition this compound emits toxic fumes of nitrogen
oxides [043].
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes; flush immediately with plenty of cold water for
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES
15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention.
Skin; wash exposed skin with soap and water. Get
medical attention if irritation occurs.
Inhalation: remove to fresh air; administer oxygen if
breathing is difficult. If breathing has stopped, apply
artificial respiration & seek immediate medical
attention.
Ingestion; seek medical attention. Do not induce
vomiting, immediately transport the individual to a
hospital.
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
> 150 Deg. C
FLASH POINT (Deg. C)
Dry Chemical, Carbon Dioxide, Foam or Water Spray
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Wear proper protective equipment & use a self-
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
contained breathing apparatus when fighting fires
involving this material
Dust clouds in the air may combust liberating oxides
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
of nitrogen
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Ventilate the area. Wear proper protective equipment and shovel/sweep up spilled material. Place in a DOT
approved fiber drum for recovery or disposal. Wash spill site with soap solution.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD:
Incinerate in equipment capable of withstanding and containing acidic vapors and follow all local, State, and
Federal regulations. Do not flush to surface water or sanitary sewer system.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORING:
Use adequate ventilation when transferring product from bags or drums. Wear respiratory protection if
ventilation is inadequate or not available. Use respiratory, eye and skin protection when contact is expected.
Use clean plastic or stainless steel scoops only. Store in a cool, clean, dry place away from point sources of
heat e.g. radiant heaters or steam pipes.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS:
Workers should shower and wear a fresh change of clothing after each shift. Wash all exposed areas with
soap and water before eating and after handling material. In case of fire or decomposition, deluge with
plenty of water to control decomposition.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Dust mask (3M # 8710 Dust & Mist Respirator)
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
NIOSH/MSHA Approved.
Local exhaust as needed
VENTILATION
Chemical Resistant Rubber or Neoprene
PROTECTION GLOVES
NIOSH/MSHA Approved Safety glasses/Dust goggles
EYE PROTECTION
Impervious & disposal clothing
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Bright yellow powder with little or no odor
APPEARANCE AND ODOR
N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
N/A
BOILING POINT (Deg. C)
143 Deg. C
MELTING POINT (Deg. C, min.)
N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Hg.)
Slightly soluble in water
SOLUBILITY IN WATER
NOT REACTIVE
REACTIVITY IN WATER
0.1 - 1.0 %
PERCENT VOLATILE BY VOLUME:
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stable
STABILITY
Extreme heat decomposes rapidly when heated above
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
its melting point.
Strong acids, oxidants, & alkalis
INCOMPATIBILITY
Oxides of nitrogen and aromatic amines and amine
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
derivatives
Will not occur
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
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SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICITY:
typ. dose mode specie amount units other
Not available
*AQTX/TLM96: Not available
*SAX TOXICITY EVALUATION:
THR: Mutagenic data.
*CARCINOGENICITY:
Status: NTP Carcinogenesis Studies; on test (two year studies), January 1990
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
DATA NOT AVAILABLE
SECTION 14: TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Not listed
EXTRAORDINARILY HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCE
(N.J.A.C. 7:31-2)
Not listed
SARA TITLE III
SECTION 302-303
(40 CFR 355)
ACUTE - YES
SARA TITLE III
CHRONIC - YES
HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
FIRE - NO
SECTION 311, 312
REACTIVITY - NO
(40 CFR 370)
PRESSURE - NO
Not listed
SARA TITLE III
SECTION 313 REPORTING
(40 CFR 372)
Listed
U.S. TSCA STATUS
NO
DOT REGULATED
N/A
PROPER SHIPPING NAME
N/A
HAZARD CLASS
N/A
DOT LABEL REQUIRED
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Health - 2
NFPA Rating
0
Fire - 0
Reactivity - 1 2 1
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SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
STANDARDS, REGULATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS:
OSHA: None
ACGIH: None
NIOSH Criteria Document: None
NFPA Hazard Rating: Health (H): None
Flammability (F): None
Reactivity (R): None
SECTION 16: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information and recommendations set forth herein are presented in good faith and believed to be as correct as of the date hereof,
Chemical Compounds Inc. makes no representations as to the completeness or accuracy thereof. Information is supplied upon the
condition that the receiving will make their own determination as to its suitability for their purposes prior to use. In no event will
Chemical Compounds Inc. be responsible for damage of any nature whatsoever resulting from the use of or the reliance upon
information.
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