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Alfa Aesar/Avocado Organics ?? Material Safety Data Sheet A18902

Alfa Aesar/Avocado Organics ?? Material Safety Data Sheet A18902

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLIER Name On Label :
4?Ethoxyphenyl isothiocyanate
Product Number : A18902
Supplier :
Johnson Matthey Catalog Company Inc.
30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, Massachusetts, 01835??8099
Emergency Telephone Number: (978) 521??6300; CHEMTREC: (800)
424??9300
Alternative Names : None in common use.

2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS Name :
4?Ethoxyphenyl isothiocyanate
MinorImpurities : Not determined
CAS Number : 3460??49??9
EINECS Number : 2224100
EEC Number :

3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Designation :
TOXIC ~ LACHRYMATORY
Risk Phrases
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult give oxygen and seek
medical attention.

Eye Contact
Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation
or lachrymation persists, seek medical attention.

Skin Contact
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water.
Rinse thoroughly. If irritation persists or other symptoms are observed,
seek medical advice.

Ingestion
Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water. Seek medical attention and
show physician the container details.

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Alfa Aesar/Avocado Organics ?? Material Safety Data Sheet A18902

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extiguishing Medium
Use fire fighting measures which suit the environment and take into
account other materials which may be involved. In general, water?based
extinguishers should not be used for fires involving organic materials.
Use carbon dioxide or dry powder.

Protective Equipment
Wear self?contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.

Hazardous Products of Combustion May Include:
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, nitric acid, sulfur
dioxide, sulfuric acid, hydrogen cyanide.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Protection
Avoid inhalation or contact of vapour with eyes. Wear protective
equipment including rubber gloves, safety goggles or breathing
equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental Protection
Take precautions to ensure product does not contaminate the ground or
enter the drainage system.

Collection
Mix with vermiculite or proprietary absorbent material and transfer to
sealed containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling
Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially
hazardous materials. Rubber gloves, eye protection and protective
clothing should be worn. Operations should be carried out in an efficient
fume hood or equivalent system.

Storage
Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool place.
Product reacts with water. Take precautions to avoid contact with
atmospheric moisture.

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extiguishing Medium Use fire fighting measures which suit the environmen
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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Respiratory
Avoid inhalation of product. Handle in an efficient fume hood or
equivalent system.

Eye
Avoid eye contact. Wear safety spectacles, goggles or, for larger
quantities, a full face mask.

Hands and Body
Avoid skin contact. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing. Wash
hands thoroughly after handling.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance : Solid
Physical Constants: m.p. 60??61??
Molecular Formula : C9H9NOS
Formula Weight : 179.24
Water Solubility :
Density : Not available
Flash Point : Not available

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Specific Hazard
Incompatibilities
Strong bases. Acids. Strong oxidising agents. Amines. Alcohols. Water.

Decomposition
Hazardous products of decomposition may include:
carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, nitric acid, sulfur
dioxide, sulfuric acid, hydrogen cyanide.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION RTECS Number : Not listed
Acute Toxicity
LD50 : No data reported
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

12. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS General
Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water courses
or drainage systems.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Respiratory Avoid inhalation of product. Hand
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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal
Disposal should be via an approved contractor and should take full
account of local regulations.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN Number : 2811
Land Transport
ADR/RIC Code/Class: 6.1 /Packing Group II
Maritime Transport IMDG Code/Class : 6.1 /Packing Group II
Air Transport IATA Code/Class : 6.1 /Packing Group II

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION CAS Number : 3460??49??9
EINECS Number : 2224100
EEC Number :
UN Number : 2811
RTECS Number : Not listed
Hazard Indication :
TOXIC ~ LACHRYMATORY

Risk and Safety Phrases
Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek medical advice.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

TSCA: Not listed. For research and development use only.

16. OTHER INFORMATION
It must be recognised that the physical and chemical properties of any product may not be fully understood
and that new, possibly hazardous products may arise from reactions between chemicals. The information
given in this data sheet is based on our present knowledge and shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific
product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

Date of Last Review: 3rd August 1998
Date Printed : 18th September 1998

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal Disposal should be via an approved contractor and should tak
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