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PARACETAMOL ICSC: 1330
Date of Peer Review: November 2008

 Acetaminophen
4'-Hydroxyacetanilide
p-Acetylaminophenol
N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) acetamide
CAS # 103-90-2 C8H9NO2 / HOC6H4NHCOCH3
RTECS # AE4200000 Molecular mass: 151.2
UN #
EC/EINECS # 203-157-5
TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

Inhalation Cough.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes Redness.
Safety goggles
Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

GHS Classification
Warning
May cause damage to liver and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed.
Toxic to aquatic life
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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PARACETAMOL ICSC: 1330
IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
 		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the kidneys and liver , resulting in impaired functions, when ingested.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: >500°C
Melting point: 169-170°C
Density: 1.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 1.4 (moderate)
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2
 		Auto-ignition temperature: 540°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 15 - ?
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.49
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.
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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Paracetamol (PIM 396)
       Paracetamol  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 73, 1999)