FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV. -- 1-NITROSO-2-NAPHTHOL  -- 6810-00N012000
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1-NITROSO-2-NAPHTHOL
MSDS Date:10/13/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N012000
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:1-NITROSO-2-NAPHTHOL, (NITROSO-BETA NAPHTHOL)
CAS:131-91-9
RTECS #:QL4725000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL:(ACUTE)MAY IRRIT MUC MEMB,SEV
    EXPOS MAY DAMAGE LIVER, KIDNEYS,BLOOD.(CHRONIC)NONE.SKIN:(ACUTE)MAY
    IRRIT,SUBSTANCE MAY BE ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN TO CAUSE
    BLOOD,LIVER,&KIDNEY DAMAGE.(CHRONIC)MA Y CAUSE
    DERM.EYE:(ACUTE)DIRECT CONT W/SUBSTANCE MAY CAUSE
    IRRIT,PAIN,REDNESS,CONJ&CORNEAL BURNS MAY OCCUR.(CHRONIC)BURNS
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:INGEST:(ACUTE)CAUSE NAUS,VOMIT,&CONVL.HIGH CONC
    MAY CAUSE HEMATURIA,KIDNEY,&LIVER DAMAGE.(CHRONIC)NONE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED.IF BRTHING
    HAS STOPPED.PERFORM ARTF RESP.KEEP PERSON WARM&AT REST TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY&SUPPORTIVELY.GET MED ATTN IMMED.SKIN:REMOVE CONTAM
    CLTHING&SHOES  IMMED.WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT&LGE
    AMTS OF H*2O UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS APPROX 15-20 MIN.GET
    MED ATTN IMMED.EYE:WASH EYES IMMED W/LGE AMTS OF H*2O, (SEE SUPP
    DATA)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
    STANDARD FOAM.FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG/STANDARD FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:NO ACUTE HAZARD, MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA
    IF POSSIBLE, AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS, KEEP UPWIND. USE
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT OR FLAME.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS INDICATED (MFR).
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR: CHEMICAL CART
    RESP W/ FULL FACEPIECE AND OV CART W/ DUST AND MIST FILTER, OR OV
    CART W/ HEPA FILTERS OR POWERED AIR PURIFYING RESP W/ OV CART AND
    HEPA FILTERS.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES 
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER
Work Hygienic Practices:RESPIRATOR MUST NOT EXCEED THE WORKING LIMITS
    AT WORK PLACE, AND BE JOINTLY APPROVED BY NIOSH-MSHA.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID:EYE:OCCAS LIFTING UPPER&LOWER LIDS,UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM
    REMAIN ATLEAST 15-20 MIN.CONT IRRIGATION W/NORM SALINE UNTIL PH HAS
    RETURNED TO NORM.(30-60 MIN). COVER W/STERILE BANDAGES,GET MED AT
    TN IMMED.INGEST:TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY&SUPPORTIVELY,GET MED ATTN
    IMMED.IF VOMIT,KEEP HEAD LOWER THAN HIPS TO PRVT ASPIR.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:230F,110C
Solubility in Water:0.1%
Appearance and Odor:YELLOWISH BROWN NEEDLES

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS .

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