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RHODAMINE WT ICSC: 0325
October 2001
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CAS No: 37299-86-8
RTECS No: KH2737000
    C29H29N2O5.Cl. 2Na
Molecular mass: 567

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE     In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  
Inhalation   Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest.
Skin   Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes Redness. Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. (Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).  

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
   

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
DARK POWDER.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Solubility in water: good  

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

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Programme on
Chemical Safety
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