Material Safety Data Sheet
PYRENE  
 

Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: PYRENE  
Catalog Numbers: 86-38971

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS# 129-00-0
Chemical Name: PYRENE
Percent  98%min
EINECS/ELINCS: 216-928-6
 
Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
3.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]
Eye irritation (Category 2)
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1)
Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
 3.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
Pictogram                        
Signal word                        Warning
Hazard statement(s)
H319                                   Causes serious eye irritation.
H410                                   Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.  Precautionary statement(s)
P273                                     Avoid release to the environment.
P305 + P351 + P338            IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P501                                     Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.  Supplemental Hazard  Statements      none
According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.
Hazard symbol(s)            R-phrase(s)
R50/53                          Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
 
S-phrase(s)
S60                             This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61                             Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety data sheets.
3.3 Other hazards
Rapidly absorbed through skin.

Potential Health Effects
Inhalation:  May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. 
Eyes: Causes eye irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.

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
Inhalation studies in animals have caused:, Liver toxicity, pulmonary pathologies, intragastric pathologies, neutropenia, leukopenia, anemia, Contact with skin can cause:, hyperemia, weight loss, hematopoietic changes, Dermatitis, Chronic effects, leukocytosis

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 vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
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.
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 uses
no data available 
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
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
impervious clothing, 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). 
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Crystalline powder.
 Color:White.
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting point: 148 °C.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: > 200,0 °C.
Explosion Limits: Not available.
Explosion Limits: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1,21 g/cm3 .
Molecular Formula: C16H10.
Molecular Weight: 202.25.

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 

Chemical Stability: no data available.
Conditions to Avoid: no data available..
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Other decomposition products - no data available
Hazardous Polymerization: Other decomposition products - no data available

Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS#UR2450000:     
CAS# 1700-02-3:
LD50/LC50: RTECS: UR2450000
CAS# 1700-02-3:
Carcinogenicity:
This product is or contains a component that is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity based on its IARC,
ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification. 
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.
IARC: 3 - Group 3: Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Pyrene)  Reproductive toxicity
no data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
no data available

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
12.1 Toxicity 
Toxicity to fish                             LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - > 2 mg/l - 96,0 h 
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates                      EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 0,002 - 0,003 mg/l - 48 h
12.2 Persistence and degradability
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulation                        other fish - 48 h -0,056 mg/l
Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 4.810 
12.4 Mobility in soil
no data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
no data available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Very toxic to aquatic life.
Avoid release to the environment. 
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
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. (Pyrene)
IMDG: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Pyrene)
IATA: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (Pyrene)
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 
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
no data available
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
no data available                              

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.