RHODAMINE WT (ICSC)

RHODAMINE WT	ICSC: 0325

Date of peer-review: October 2001

Acid red 388

CAS #	37299-86-8	C₂₉H₂₉N₂O₅.Cl. 2Na
RTECS #	KH2737000	Molecular mass: 567
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE			In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation		Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. (Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

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RHODAMINE WT

ICSC: 0325

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
DARK POWDER.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Solubility in water: good

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Temperature of decomposition unknown in literature. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

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