ICSC 0667 - NAPHTHALENE

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NAPHTHALENE	ICSC: 0667 (June 2015)
Naphthene

CAS #: 91-20-3

UN #: 1334 (solid) UN #: 2304 (molten)

EC Number: 202-049-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 80°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Headache. Weakness. Sweating. Nausea. Vomiting. Further see Ingestion.	Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	See Inhalation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Sweating. Headache. Fever. Jaundice. Weakness. Dark-coloured urine. Symptoms may be delayed.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Flammable solid Harmful if swallowed May be harmful in contact with skin Suspected of causing cancer Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 4.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.

NAPHTHALENE

ICSC: 0667

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers On combustion, forms irritating and toxic gases. Reacts with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: C₁₀H₈ Molecular mass: 128.18 Boiling point: 218°C Sublimes at room temperature Melting point: 80°C Density: 1.16 g/cm³ Solubility in water at 20°C: very poor Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 11 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.42 Flash point: 80°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 540°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-5.9 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.35

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms irritating and toxic gases. Reacts with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: C₁₀H₈
Molecular mass: 128.18
Boiling point: 218°C
Sublimes at room temperature
Melting point: 80°C
Density: 1.16 g/cm³
Solubility in water at 20°C: very poor
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 11
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.42
Flash point: 80°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 540°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.9-5.9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.35

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in lesions of blood cells (haemolysis). See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Ingestion could cause death. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the blood. This may result in chronic haemolytic anaemia. The substance may have effects on the eyes. This may result in development of cataract. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the blood. This may result in lesions of blood cells (haemolysis). See Notes. The effects may be delayed. Ingestion could cause death. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the blood. This may result in chronic haemolytic anaemia. The substance may have effects on the eyes. This may result in development of cataract. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). EU-OEL: 50 mg/m³, 10 ppm as TWA. MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 2; germ cell mutagen group: 3B

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in fish.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 22-40-50/53; S: (1/2)-26-36/37/39-45-46-60-61

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