ICSC 1454 - RIBOFLAVIN

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RIBOFLAVIN

ICSC: 1454
_{October 2002}

Lactoflavine
Vitamin B2

CAS No: 83-88-5
RTECS No: VJ1400000

C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆
Molecular mass: 376.4

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Coarse water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	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.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
NFPA Code: H0; F3; R0	Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance ORANGE-YELLOW CRYSTALS Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established.	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point (decomposes): 280°C Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.01 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.46

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