RIBOFLAVIN (ICSC)

RIBOFLAVIN	ICSC: 1454

Date of Peer Review: October 2002

Lactoflavine
Vitamin B2

CAS #	83-88-5	C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆
RTECS #	VJ1400000	Molecular mass: 376.4
UN #
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Coarse water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	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.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

NFPA Code: H0; F3; R0;

Well closed.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS, CEC 1999

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RIBOFLAVIN

ICSC: 1454

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ORANGE-YELLOW CRYSTALS

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV 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 when dispersed.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point (decomposes): 280°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.01

Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.46

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Riboflavin  (FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series 46a)
       RIBOFLAVIN (JECFA Evaluation)