NILE
CHEMICALS
1.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product
identifiers
Product
name : 5-(4-Dimethylaminobenzylidene)rhodanine
CAS-No.
: 536-17-4
Relevant
identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified
uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
2.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
of the substance or mixture
Not
a dangerous substance according to GHS.
This
substance is not classified as dangerous according to Directive 67/548/EEC.
Label
elements The product does not need to be labelled in accordance with EC
directives or respective national laws.
Other
hazards - none
3.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Formula
: C12H12N2OS2
Molecular
Weight : 264,37 g/mol
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
Description
of first aid measures If inhaled
If
breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration.
In
case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. 
In
case of eye contact Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If
swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth
with water.
Most
important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed To the best of our
knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been  thoroughly
investigated.
Indication
of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed no data
available
5.
FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Extinguishing
media Suitable extinguishing media
Use
water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special
hazards arising from the substance or mixture Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides
(NOx), Sulphur oxides Advice for firefighters Wear self contained breathing
apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Further
information no data available
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal
precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Avoid
dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.
Environmental
precautions
Do
not let product enter drains.
Methods
and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep
up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Reference
to other sections
For
disposal see section 13.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions
for safe handling Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust
is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire  protection.
Conditions
for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Store in cool place. Keep
container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. 
Specific
end uses no data available
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control
parameters Components with workplace control parameters
Exposure
controls Appropriate engineering controls General industrial hygiene practice.
Personal
protective equipment Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested
and approved under appropriate government standards  such
as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Skin protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must be
inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique  (without
touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose
of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good
laboratory practices.  Wash and dry
hands.
The
selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive
89/686/EEC and 
the
standard EN 374 derived from it. Body Protection Choose body protection in
relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous  substances,
and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be
selected  according to the
concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection
from nuisance  levels of dusts are
desired,  use type N95 (US) or type
P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and  approved
under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). 
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Information
on basic physical and chemical properties
a)
Appearance Form: crystalline Colour: dark red
b)
Odour no data available
c)
Odour Threshold no data available
d)
pH no data available
e)
Melting point/freezing  point Melting
point/range: 285 - 288 °C - lit.
f)
Initial boiling point and  boiling
range no data available
g)
Flash point no data available
h)
Evaporation rate no data available
i)
Flammability (solid, gas) no data available
j)
Upper/lower  flammability or  explosive
limits no data available
k)
Vapour pressure no data available
l)
Vapour density no data available
m)
Relative density no data available
n)
Water solubility no data available
o)
Partition coefficient: noctanol/water no data available 
p)
Autoignition  temperature no data
available
q)
Decomposition  temperature no data
available
r)
Viscosity no data available
s)
Explosive properties no data available
t)
Oxidizing properties no data available
Other
safety information no data available
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
no data available
Chemical
stability no data available
Possibility
of hazardous reactions no data available
Conditions
to avoid no data available
Incompatible
materials Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous
decomposition products Other decomposition products - no data available
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information
on toxicological effects Acute toxicity LD50 Intraperitoneal - mouse - 150 mg/kg
Skin
corrosion/irritation  no data
available Serious eye damage/eye irritation no data available
Respiratory
or skin sensitization no data available Germ cell mutagenicity no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to
0.1% is identified as  probable,
possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. 
Reproductive
toxicity no data available
Specific
target organ toxicity - single exposure no data available
Specific
target organ toxicity - repeated exposure no data available
Aspiration
hazard no data available Potential health effects
Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion
May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin
May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation.
Eyes
May cause eye irritation.
Signs
and Symptoms of Exposure
To
the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties
have not been 
thoroughly
investigated. 
12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
no data available
Persistence
and degradability
no
data available
Bioaccumulative
potential
no
data available
Mobility
in soil
no
data available
Results
of PBT and vPvB assessment
no
data available
Other
adverse effects
no
data available
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste
treatment methods Product
Offer
surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated
packaging Dispose of as unused product.
14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN
number
ADR/RID: 
- IMDG:  - IATA: 
-
UN
proper shipping name
ADR/RID: 
Not dangerous goods
IMDG: 
Not dangerous goods
IATA: 
Not dangerous goods
Transport
hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 
- IMDG:  - IATA: 
-
 Packaging
group
ADR/RID: 
- IMDG:  - IATA: 
-
Environmental
hazards
ADR/RID:
no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
Special
precautions for user no data available
15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
This
safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
Safety,
health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or
mixture
no
data available
Chemical
Safety Assessment
no
data available
Disclaimer: Nile Chemicals. provides the 
information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its 
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the 
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person 
using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their 
independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular 
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