Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE
Inhalation
Local exhaust. Breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes
Redness.
Safety goggles
Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Personal protection: protective gloves. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
SAFE STORAGE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance WHITE TO YELLOW POWDER
Chemical dangers The substance decomposes on heating and on burning producing toxic and corrosive gases including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.
Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.
Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.
Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Decomposes below boiling point at about 330°C Melting point: > 300°C Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 15 (good) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: - 2.8
NOTES
The full IUPAC name is tetrasodium 4,4'-bis((4-(bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-6-(4-sulphonatoanilino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino)stilbene-2,2'-disulphonate.
