NILE
CHEMICALS
PARAROSANILINE BASE MSDS
Material Safety Data Sheet
1 - Product and Company
Information
Product Name PARAROSANILINE BASE,
FOR MICROBIOLOGY
Company
Technical Phone # +61 2 9841 0555
Fax +61 2 9841 0500
Emergency Phone # +61 2 9841 0566
2 - Composition/Information on
Ingredients
Product Name CAS # EC no Annex I
Index Number
PARAFUCHSIN 467-62-9 207-395-0
None
Formula C19H19N3O
Molecular Weight 305.38 AMU
3 - Hazards Identification
SPECIAL INDICATION OF HAZARDS TO
HUMANS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic
effect.
4 - First Aid Measures
AFTER INHALATION
If inhaled, remove to fresh air.
If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
AFTER INGESTION
If swallowed, wash out mouth with
water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician.
5 - Fire Fighting Measures
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon
dioxide, dry chemical powder, or
appropriate foam.
SPECIAL RISKS
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic
fumes under fire conditions.
SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR
FIREFIGHTERS
Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus and protective clothing
to prevent contact with skin and
eyes.
6 - Accidental Release Measures
PERSONAL PRECAUTION PROCEDURES TO
BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL
Evacuate area.
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL
PRECAUTION(S)
Wear self-contained breathing
apparatus, rubber boots, and heavy
rubber gloves. Wear disposable
coveralls and discard them after
use.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold
for waste disposal. Ventilate
area and wash spill site after
material pickup is complete.
7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
Directions for Safe Handling: Do
not get in eyes, on skin, on
clothing. Do not breathe dust.
Avoid all contact. Avoid
prolonged or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Conditions of Storage: Keep
tightly closed. Store in a cool dry
place.
8 - Exposure Controls / Personal
Protection
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Use
only in a chemical fume hood.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Discard contaminated clothing and
shoes.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Special Protective Measures: Wear
appropriate government approved
respirator, chemical-resistant
gloves, safety goggles, other
protective clothing.
9 - Physical and Chemical
Properties
Appearance Form: Powder
Property Value At Temperature or
Pressure
pH N/A
BP/BP Range N/A
MP/MP Range 205 °C
Flash Point N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Oxidizing Properties N/A
Explosive Properties N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
SG/Density N/A
Partition Coefficient N/A
Viscosity N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Bulk Density N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Conductivity N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility N/A
10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Materials to Avoid: Strong
oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide,
Hydrogen chloride gas, Nitrogen
oxides.
11 - Toxicological Information
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
To the best of our knowledge, the
chemical, physical, and
toxicological properties have not
been thoroughly investigated.
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Inhalation: Material is irritating
to mucous membranes and upper
respiratory tract.
Multiple Routes: May be harmful by
inhalation, ingestion, or
skin absorption. Causes eye and
skin irritation.
12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
13 - Disposal Considerations
SUBSTANCE DISPOSAL
Dissolve or mix the material with
a combustible solvent and burn
in a chemical incinerator equipped
with an afterburner and
scrubber. Observe all federal,
state, and local environmental
regulations.
14 - Transport Information
RID/ADR
Non-hazardous for road transport.
IMDG
Non-hazardous for sea transport.
IATA
Non-hazardous for air transport.
15 - Regulatory Information
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELING
ACCORDING TO EU DIRECTIVES
INDICATION OF DANGER: Xn
Harmful.
R-PHRASES: 40
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic
effect.
S-PHRASES: 36/37
Wear suitable protective clothing
and gloves.
16 - Other Information
WARRANTY
The above information is believed
to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and
shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is
based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the
product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It
does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the
product.
For R&D use only. Not for
drug, household or other uses.
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