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1 Identification of substance:
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Product details:
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Product name:
Benzamide
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Manufacturer/Supplier:
NILE CHEMICALS
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2 Composition/Data on components:
- Chemical
characterization:
Description: (CAS#)
Benzamide (CAS# 55-21-0); 100%
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Identification number(s):
- EINECS
Number: 200-227-7
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3 Hazards identification
- Hazard
description: Xn
Harmful
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Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
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Classification system
- HMIS
ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 1
Flammability = 1
Reactivity = 1
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4 First aid measures
- After
inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
- After
skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
- After
eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.
- After
swallowing Seek
immediate medical advice.
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5 Fire fighting measures
- Suitable
extinguishing agents
Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires
with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
- Special
hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
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Protective equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
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6 Accidental release measures
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Person-related safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
- Measures
for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
- Measures
for cleaning/collecting:
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
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Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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7 Handling and storage
- Handling
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Information for safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Open and handle container with care.
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Information about protection
against explosions and fires:
No special measures required.
- Storage
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Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
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Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with strongly basic or oxidizing materials.
- Further
information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
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8 Exposure controls and personal protection
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Additional information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals
and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
Not required.
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Additional information:
No data
- Personal
protective equipment
- General
protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
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Breathing equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
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Protection of hands:
Impervious gloves
- Eye
protection: Safety
glasses
- Body
protection: Protective
work clothing.
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9 Physical and chemical properties:
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General Information
- Form:
Powder
- Color:
White
- Odor:
Not determined
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Value/Range Unit Method
- Change
in condition
- Melting
point/Melting range:
128-129 ° C
- Boiling
point/Boiling range:
288 ° C
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Sublimation temperature / start:
Not determined
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Flash point:
180 ° C
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Ignition temperature:
Not
determined
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Decomposition temperature:
Not determined
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Danger of explosion:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
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Explosion limits:
- Lower:
Not determined
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Upper:
Not determined
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Vapor pressure:
Not
determined
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Density:
at 20 ° C 1.341 g/cm³
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Solubility in / Miscibility with
- Water:
at
20 ° C 13.51 g/l
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Alcohols:
at 20 ° C 166.66 g/l
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10 Stability and reactivity
- Thermal
decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
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Materials to be avoided:
Oxidizing agents
Bases
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Dangerous reactions No
dangerous reactions known
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Dangerous products of decomposition:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Nitrogen oxides
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11 Toxicological information
- Acute
toxicity:
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Oral: LD50: 1160 mg/kg (mus)
- Primary
irritant effect:
- on the
skin: Irritant to skin
and mucous membranes.
- on the
eye: Irritating
effect.
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Sensitization: No
sensitizing effects known.
- Other
information (about experimental toxicology):
Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with bacteria.
Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with human and/or animal
DNA cells.
- Subacute
to chronic toxicity:
Benzamide causes ptosis of the eye, muscle weakness, and acute pulmonary
edema by intraperitoneal exposure. It is also moderately toxic by
ingestion which may lead to genetic damage.
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Additional toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is
available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
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12 Ecological information:
- General
notes:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
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13 Disposal considerations
- Product:
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Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
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Uncleaned packagings:
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Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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14 Transport information
Not a hazardous material for
transportation.
- DOT
regulations:
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Hazard class:
None
- Land
transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
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ADR/RID class:
None
- Maritime
transport IMDG:
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IMDG Class:
None
- Air
transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
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ICAO/IATA Class:
None
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Transport/Additional information:
Not dangerous according to the above specifications.
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15 Regulations
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Product related hazard
informations:
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Hazard symbols:
Xn Harmful
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Risk phrases:
46 May cause heritable genetic damage.
22 Harmful if swallowed.
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Safety phrases:
53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.
36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
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National regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance
Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic
Substances List (DSL).
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Information about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
This product is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of
the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and
40CFR372.
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16 Other information:
- Employers
should use this information only as a supplement to other information
gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability
of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and
safety of employees.
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