International Chemical Safety Cards

RHODAMINE WT ICSC: 0325
RHODAMINE WT
Acid red 388
C29H29N2O5.Cl.2Na
Molecular mass: 567
CAS # 37299-86-8
RTECS # KH2737000
ICSC # 0325
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
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 STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers. Wash away remainder with plenty of water (Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).


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    ICSC: 0325 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    RHODAMINE WT ICSC: 0325

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     DARK POWDER.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     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.

    EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Solubility in water: good
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
    NOTES
    Temperature of decomposition unknown in literature.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 0325 RHODAMINE WT
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
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