Material Safety Data Sheet
2-Naphthol (techn)

ACC# 97240
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 2-Naphthol (techn)
Catalog Numbers: AC422970000, AC422970010, AC422970020, AC422972500, AC422975000
Synonyms:
2-Hydroxynaphthalene; beta-naphthol
Company Identification:

              Acros Organics N.V.
              One Reagent Lane
              Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS
135-19-3 2-NAPHTHOL 97 205-182-7

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: Not available.
Danger! Highly toxic. May be fatal if inhaled. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Aspiration hazard if swallowed. Can enter lungs and cause damage. May be harmful if swallowed. Light sensitive.
Target Organs: None known.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Aspiration hazard. May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Inhalation: May be fatal if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic: Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures


Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures


General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: 400 deg C ( 752.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: ; Flammability: ; Instability:

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures


General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage


Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from heat and flame. Do not store in direct sunlight. Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from strong bases. Material darkens in color during storage.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection


Engineering Controls: Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs
2-NAPHTHOL none listed none listed none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: 2-NAPHTHOL: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties


Physical State: Solid
Appearance: Not available.
Odor: Slight phenolic
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 10 mm Hg @145.5
Vapor Density: 4.97 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 285 - 286 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:119.5 - 122.5 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:400 deg C
Solubility: oils and alkaline solutions
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C10H8O
Molecular Weight:144.17

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity


Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, light.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents - strong bases - acid chlorides - acid anhydrides - concentrated sulfuric and nitric acids - antipyrine - camphor - phenol - ferric salts - menthol - urethane - potassium permanganate.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, toxic fumes of sodium oxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information


RTECS#:      
CAS# 135-19-3: QL2975000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 135-19-3:
     Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Moderate;
     Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >770 mg/m3/1H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 98 mg/kg;
     Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 5400 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 1960 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 1980 mg/kg;
     Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 135-19-3: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No data available.
Reproductive Effects: No data available.
Mutagenicity: Mutation data has been reported.
Neurotoxicity: No data available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information


Ecotoxicity: No data available. Fish toxicity:LC50 fathead minnow 3.5 mg/L/96HLC50 rainbow trout 0.12 mg/L/27day Invertebrate toxicity:LC50 Daphnia magna 3.5 mg/L/48HEC50 Selenastrum capricornutum 19 mg/L/4HEC50 Photobacterium phosphoreum 0.275 ppm/5-30 min Microtox test (The Dictionary of Substances and their Effects, 1992).
Environmental: Degradation studies:Biodegradable (The Dictionary of Substances and their Effects, 1992).
Physical: No information available.
Other: No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG
Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S. TOXIC SOLID ORGANIC NOS (2-NAPTHOL)
Hazard Class: 6.1 6.1
UN Number: UN2811 UN2811
Packing Group: III III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 135-19-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 135-19-3: immediate, delayed.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 135-19-3 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     XN N
Risk Phrases:

     R 20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed.
     R 50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

Safety Phrases:

     S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
     S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
     /safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

     CAS# 135-19-3: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 135-19-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
     CAS# 135-19-3 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #4 Date: 4/28/2008

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