1-METHYLNAPHTHALENE | ICSC: 1275 (September 1997) |
alpha-Methylnaphthalene alpha-Methylnaftalen |
CAS #: 90-12-0 |
EC Number: 201-966-8 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Above 82°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. | NO open flames. Above 82°C use a closed system and ventilation. | Use powder, foam, carbon dioxide. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | Use ventilation. | Fresh air, rest. | |
Skin | Redness. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | Redness. Pain. | Wear safety goggles. | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. |
Ingestion | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention . |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. |
According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. | |
PACKAGING | |
Marine pollutant. |
1-METHYLNAPHTHALENE | ICSC: 1275 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C11H10 |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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TLV: 0.5 ppm as TWA; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen) |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. |
NOTES |
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Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations 1-METHYLNAPHTHALENE (JECFA Evaluation)