Name:
Perylene 99+%
Synonym:
CAS:
198-55-0
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Perylene 99+%
Synonym:
Synonym:
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 198-55-0 | Perylene, 99+% | 99+% | 205-900-9 |
| Hazard Symbols: XN Risk Phrases: 40 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.Harmful.Cancer suspect agent.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
May cause cancer according to animal studies.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.Harmful.Cancer suspect agent.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
May cause cancer according to animal studies.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits CAS# 198-55-0: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Exposure Limits CAS# 198-55-0: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid
Color: brown
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 277 - 279 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: insoluble
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: C20H12
Molecular Weight: 252.31
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Not available.
Conditions to Avoid:
Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 198-55-0: SE3794000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Perylene, 99+% - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 198-55-0: SE3794000 LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Perylene, 99+% - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Invertebrate toxicity : LC50 (0.76 day)(species unspecified) 0.6??g/l (Newsted,J.L. et al Environ.Toxicol.Chem. 1987) Bioaccumulation : Rainbow trout sub-adult (25 day) 10 mg/5day. Not accumulated trough dietary exposure due to combined effects of poor absorption efficiencies and rapid elimination rates (Niimi, A.J.
Environ.Toxicol.Chem. 1989)
Invertebrate toxicity : LC50 (0.76 day)(species unspecified) 0.6??g/l (Newsted,J.L. et al Environ.Toxicol.Chem. 1987) Bioaccumulation : Rainbow trout sub-adult (25 day) 10 mg/5day. Not accumulated trough dietary exposure due to combined effects of poor absorption efficiencies and rapid elimination rates (Niimi, A.J.
Environ.Toxicol.Chem. 1989)
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Safety Phrases:
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 198-55-0: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 198-55-0 is listed on Canadas NDSL List.
CAS# 198-55-0 is listed on Canadas Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 198-55-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
