Material Safety Data Sheet
5,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-1-NAPHTHALENECARBOXYLIC ACID  

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: 5,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-1-NAPHTHALENECARBOXYLIC ACID 
Catalog Numbers: 86-19506

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS# 4242-18-6.
Chemical Name:5,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-1-NAPHTHALENECARBOXYLIC ACID
Percent  95%min
EINECS/ELINCS:
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases: Not available.

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin

Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause serious eye irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Ingestion: :May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation: Cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
Eyes:Flush eyes with water as a precaution..
Skin: Wash off with soap and plenty of water.
Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water..
Inhalation: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
General Information: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. In case of fire use Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.
Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains.
 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
 Reference to other sections: For disposal see section 13

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
Precautions for safe handling: Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire
protection.
Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
Engineering Controls: Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels. 

Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible.
Skin: Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Powder .
Color: White.
Odor: Not available
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 336.8°C at 760 mmHg.
Freezing/Melting Point: 154.2°C.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
 
Flash Point: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.184 g/cm3 .
Molecular Formula: C11H12O2 .
Molecular Weight:176.21.

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Not available.
Conditions to Avoid: Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization: has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
RTECS#:
CAS# 4242-18-6:
LD50/LC50: RTECS:
CAS#Not available.:
Carcinogenicity:
5,6,7,8-TETRAHYDRO-1-NAPHTHALENECARBOXYLIC ACID,95%min - Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information found
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
Additional ecological information:
General notes: no data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in a manner consistent  with federal, state, and local regulations.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: -                                        IMDG: -                               IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not regulated
IMDG: Not regulated
IATA: Not regulated
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: -                                         IMDG: -                                IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: -                                          IMDG: -                                 IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                                        IMDG Marine pollutant: no                  IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
      Hazard Class:
        Risk Phrases:
            Not reported
       Safety Phrases:
            S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
.

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.