FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- PHENOLPHTHALENE  -- 6810-00-223-7612
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PHENOLPHTHALENE
MSDS Date:02/21/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-223-7612
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:PHENOLPHTHALEIN
CAS:77-09-8
RTECS #:SM8380000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE-INHALATION/EYE/SKIN:MAY BE
    IRRITATING.INGESTION:EYELID EDEMA,CONJUNCTIVAL
    ECCHYMOSIS,PERSISTENT PIGMENTATION & SKIN REACTION WHICH MAY BE
    SEVERE.IN CHOCOLATE HAS CAUSED HYPOTHERMIA,HYPOTENSION,S EVERE
    ACIDOSIS,PULMONARY & CEREBRAL EDEMA,COMA & DEATH.CHRONIC-SEVERE
    ENTERITIS,FAINTING,SKIN RASH & HEMORRHAGE.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS SECTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT GIVEN.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL CARE IN ALL CASES.INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH
    AIR.GIVE CPR IF NEEDED.KEEP PERSON WARM & QUIET.EYES:IMMEDIATELY
    FLUSH WITH WATER/NORMAL SALINE FOR 15-20 MINUTES HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN.SKIN:WAS H THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER.INGESTION:IF
    VOMITING OCCURS,KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS TO PREVENT
    ASPIRATION.TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY AND SUPPORTIVELY.

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

Flash Point:NEGLIGIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, ALCOHOL-RESISTANT
    FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO ACUTE HAZARD. MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA
    IF POSSIBLE. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS. KEEP UPWIND. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FIRE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS INDICATED. WEAR
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
    WITH CLEAN SHOVEL, CAREFULLY PLACE MATERIAL INTO CLEAN, DRY
    CONTAINER AND COVER; REMOVE FROM ARE A. AVOID RAISING DUSTS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. AVOID BREATHING DUST. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH EYES AND SKIN. DO NOT GET ON CLOTHING. USE WITH
    ADEQUATE VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST & MIST RESPIRATOR
    WITH A FULL FACEPIECE OR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS OR
    SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR WITH A FULL FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE
    PRESSURE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR MECHANICAL (GENERAL) DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM
Protective Gloves:BUTYL RUBBER OR PVA
Eye Protection:DUST-RESISTANT SAFETY GOGGLES&FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
    INDUSTRIAL-TYPE WORK CLOTHING AND APRON AS REQUIRED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:459F,237C
Spec Gravity:1.3
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS-YELLOWISH WHITE CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALOIDS: MAY BE UNSTABLE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND
    PRESSURE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITATING FUMES
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAS NOT BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER
    NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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