ICSC 1604 - 1,5-NAPHTHALENEDIOL

1,5-NAPHTHALENEDIOL	ICSC: 1604 (October 2005)
1,5-Dihydroxynaphthalene Naphthalene-1,5-diol

CAS #: 83-56-7

EC Number: 201-487-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

1,5-NAPHTHALENEDIOL

ICSC: 1604

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ORANGE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₁₀H₈O₂ / C₁₀H₆(OH)₂ Molecular mass: 160.2 Decomposes at 250°C Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.06 Flash point: 252°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.82

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ORANGE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic fumes. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₁₀H₈O₂ / C₁₀H₆(OH)₂
Molecular mass: 160.2
Decomposes at 250°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.06
Flash point: 252°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.82

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation risk

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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