NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Synonyms: Tumeric yellow; C.I. 75300
CAS No.: 458-37-7
Molecular Weight: 368.39
Chemical Formula: C21H20O6
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation: No adverse health effects expected from inhalation.
Ingestion: Large doses may cause gastro-intestinal upset.
Skin Contact: No adverse effects expected.
Eye Contact: No adverse effects expected but dust may cause mechanical
irritation.
Chronic Exposure: No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air. Get medical
attention for any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: If large amounts were swallowed, give water to drink and get
medical advice.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice
if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if
irritation develops.
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing
surrounding fire.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective
clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full face
piece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal
protective equipment as specified in Section 8. Spills: Sweep up and
containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used
to avoid dust dispersal.
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Protect from freezing. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits: None established.
Ventilation System: Not expected to require any special ventilation.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): Not expected to require personal
respirator usage.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles.
Appearance: Orange powder.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: Insoluble in water.
Specific Gravity: No information found.
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 0
Boiling Point: No information found.
Melting Point: 183C (361F)
Vapor Density (Air=1): 13
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide may
form when heated to decomposition.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatibles.
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
Disclaimer: Nile Chemicals. provides the
information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person
using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their
independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular
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