SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- C5132 CARBAZOLE CRYSTALLINE ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6550 MSDS Date: 05/19/1997 MSDS Num: CFGNN LIIN: 00F054128 Product ID: C5132 CARBAZOLE CRYSTALLINE MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: SAINT LOUIS MO 63178-5000 Info Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Preparer Co. when other than Responsible Party Co. ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 314-771-5765 ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 86-74-8 RTECS #: FE3150000 Name: CARBAZOLE (ANIMAL CARCINOGEN BY IARC - GROUP 3) *97-2* ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: HARMFUL BY INGESTION, INHALATION/SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. Explanation Of Carcinogenicity: NONE Signs And Symptions Of Overexposure: IRRITATION. First Aid: EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, WASH MOUTH OUT W/WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTI ON IN ALL CASES. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= Spill Release Procedures: EVACUATE AREA. WEAR A SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS & DISCARD THEM AFTER USE. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. Waste Disposal Methods: DISSOLVE/MIX MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. Handling And Storage Precautions: STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. DON'T BREATHE DUST. AVOID ALL CONTACT. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= Extinguishing Media: WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, APPROPRIATE FOAM. Fire Fighting Procedures: WEAR A SCBA & PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard: EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= Respiratory Protection: WEAR AN APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. Ventilation: USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD. Protective Gloves: CHEMICAL RESISTANT Eye Protection: SAFETY GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment: PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH Work Hygienic Practices: REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= B.P. Text: 671F M.P/F.P Text: 469-474.8F Vapor Pres: 400 Appearance and Odor: TAN POWDER ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. Hazardous Decomposition Products: TOXIC FUMES OF CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDES. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: C5132 CARBAZOLE CRYSTALLINE Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Street: 3050 SPRUCE ST PO Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 10/12/1999 Status Code: A Origination Code: G Hazard And Precautions: HARMFUL BY INGESTION, INHALATION/SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever expressly or implied warrants, states, or intends said information to have any application, use or viability by or to any person or persons outside the Department of Defense nor any person or persons contracting with any instrumentality of the United States of America and disclaims all liability for such use. 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