Material Safety Data Sheet
Quinalizarine
 
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Quinalizarine
Catalog Numbers: 86-41962

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#81-61-8
Chemical Name: Quinalizarine
Percent  98%min
EINECS/ELINCS: 201-366-6
Hazard Symbols: Xn, N
Risk Phrases: 22-50

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
3.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Xn, N: Harmful, Dangerous for the  environment
For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
3.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram 
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statement(s)
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
Supplemental Hazard Statements: none
3.3 Other hazards - none

Potential Health Effects
Eye: Cause serious eye irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Skin: Cause skin irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.
Ingestion: 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 
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: no data available

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Carbon oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information: no data available

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections: For disposal see section 13.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection. For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
7.3 Specific end use(s): A part from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
8.1 Control parameters: Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls:
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection: Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection: For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Powder
Color: Red
Odor: Not available
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available
Freezing/Melting Point: >300 °C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
Flash Point: Not available
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: C14H8O6
Molecular Weight: 272.21

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Not available.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Not available.
Hazardous Polymerization: has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
Acute toxicity: no data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: no data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: no data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation: no data available
Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available
Carcinogenicity: IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
12.1 Toxicity: no data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability: no data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential: no data available
12.4 Mobility in soil: no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects: no data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Product: Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 3077                                        IMDG: 3077                                        IATA: 3077
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID:  ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (1,2,5,8-Tetrahydroxyanthraquinone)
IMDG:  ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (1,2,5,8-Tetrahydroxyanthraquinone)
IATA:  Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (1,2,5,8-Tetrahydroxyanthraquinone)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 9                                              IMDG: 9                                              IATA: 9
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III                                             IMDG: III                                             IATA: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes                                          IMDG Marine pollutant: yes                IATA: yes
14.6 Special precautions for user
Further information
EHS-Mark required (ADR 2.2.9.1.10, IMDG code 2.10.3) for single packagings and combination
packagings containing inner packagings with Dangerous Goods > 5L for liquids or > 5kg for solids

Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
      European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
           Hazard Symbols: Xn, N
           Risk Phrases:
                   R22 Harmful if swallowed.
                   R50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
           Safety Phrases:
                  S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
                  S36: Wear suitable protective clothing

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.