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Date of Issue : Jan 2000 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : PHENOTHIAZINE Other Names : DIBENZOTHIAZINE; THIODIPHENYLAMINE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : None Allocated Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : 6 Uses : Insecticide, manufacture of dyes, parent compound for chlorpromazine and related antipsychotic drugs, polymerisation inhibitor, antioxidant.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Yellow to pale green powder. Formula : C12H9NS Boiling Point : 371 deg C Melting Point : >182 deg C Vapour Pressure : N/A Specific Gravity : N/A (water = 1) Flash Point : N/A pH : N/A () Solubility in water : N/A g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : N/A Upper Explosion Limit : N/A 1.2 Other Properties
Photosensitizer. 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Harmful if swallowed. Eye
Irritating to eyes. Skin
Harmful when in contact with skin - irritant. Inhaled
Harmful by inhalation - irritating to respiratory system. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
May cause sensitization by skin contact. Possible risk of irreversible effects. Possible mutagen. May cause convulsions. May cause allergic skin reaction. Causes photosensitivity. Exposure to light can result in allergic reactions resulting in dermatologic lesions, which can vary from sunburnlike responses to edematous, vesiculated lesions or bullae.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
Eye
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice.
Skin
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water. Seek medical advice. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Inhaled
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and ready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on individual reactions of patient and judgement of doctor.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral (mouse) LD50: 5 - 178 mg/kg. Oral (rabbit) LD50: 4 g/kg.
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
ACGIH TLV-TWA (skin): 5 mg/m3. TWA: 5 mg/m3.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure adequate ventilation to keep airbourne concentrations below exposure standard.
3.3 Personal Protection
Wear chemical safety goggles, NIOSHA-MSHA approved respirator, and rubber gloves. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Wash thoroughly after handling.
3.4 Flammability
Decomposes. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and incompatible materials (strong oxidizing agents, strong acids). Keep container tightly closed when not in use (may discolour if exposed to light).
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class None Allocated Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name PHENOTHIAZINE Hazard HARMFUL
Risk Phrases R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R40 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
Safety Phrases S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 Wear suitable protective clothing. S22 Do not breathe dust.
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Clean-up personnel should wear full protective clothing including breathing protection in dusty areas. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
Sweep up spilled material into a suitable container and hold for later disposal. Ventilate spill site and wash down with copious amounts of water after pickup is complete.
Disposal
Dispose according to all local, state and federal regulations. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Decomposes to give off toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. In case of fire use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
No information available.
5.1 Contact Points
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