NILE
CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
Synonyms: Rose Bengal
CAS No.: 11121-48-5
Molecular Weight: 1017.65
Chemical Formula: C20H2Cl4I4Na2O5
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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: None identified.
Ingestion: May be harmful.
Skin Contact: Irritation, prolonged contact may cause dermatitis.
Eye Contact: Irritation.
Chronic Exposure: No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
Inhalation:If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Prompt action is essential.
Ingestion:Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:In case of contact, flush skin with water.
Eye Contact:In case of eye contact, immediately flush with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes.
Fire:Not expected to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:None identified.
Fire Extinguishing Media:Use extinguishing media appropriate for
surrounding fire.
Special Information:Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment
and self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in positive
pressure mode.
Wear suitable protective clothing. Carefully sweep up and
remove.
Keep container tightly closed. Suitable for any general chemical storage area. 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:In general, dilution ventilation is a satisfactory
health hazard control for this substance. However, if conditions of use create
discomfort to the worker, a local exhaust system should be considered.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):For conditions of use where
exposure to the substance is apparent and engineering controls are not feasble,
consult an industrial hygienist. For emergencies, or instances where the
exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure,
air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect
workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where
dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and
quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance: Red to brown Powder.
Odor: Odorless.
Solubility: Appreciable (> 10%)
Specific Gravity: No information found.
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F): 5
Boiling Point: No information found.
Melting Point: No information found.
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use
and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen
chloride, chlorine, iodine, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will
not occur.
Incompatibilities: No
information found.
Conditions to Avoid: Air,
moisture.
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.
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required
by the CPR.
NILE CEHMCIALS 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 purpose. NILE
CHEMICALS MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE
PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, NILE CHEMICALS WILL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS INFORMATION.
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