ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- 1,4-NAPHTHOQUINONE, 97%, 15275-7  -- 6810-00N037284
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1,4-NAPHTHOQUINONE, 97%, 15275-7
MSDS Date:06/06/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N037284
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:1,4-NAPHTHOQUINONE, 97%
CAS:130-15-4
RTECS #:QL7175000
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT):190 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED,
    OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION. HIGH
    CONCENTRATIONS ARE EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUES OF THE MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, E YES, AND SKIN. SYMPTOMS OF
    EXPOSURE MAYINCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING,
    LARYNGITIS, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA
    AND VOMITING. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE SEVERE IRRITATION OR BURNS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYE:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.
    WASH CO NTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR.
    IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS
    DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS.
    CALL MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
    ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND
    HOLD FOR WASTE DISP. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH
    SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIA L PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. HARMFUL DUST.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON
    CLOTHING. SEVERE IRRITANT. TOXIC.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:250F,121C
Appearance and Odor:YELLOW-TAN POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL WITH COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS.

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