ICSC 1330 - PARACETAMOL

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PARACETAMOL	ICSC: 1330 (November 2008)
Acetaminophen 4'-Hydroxyacetanilide p-Acetylaminophenol N-(4-Hydroxyphenyl) acetamide

CAS #: 103-90-2

EC Number: 203-157-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING May cause damage to liver and kidneys through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed Toxic to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

PARACETAMOL

ICSC: 1330

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₈H₉NO₂ / HOC₆H₄NHCOCH₃ Molecular mass: 151.2 Boiling point: >500°C Melting point: 169-170°C Density: 1.3 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 1.4 (moderate) Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2 Auto-ignition temperature: 540°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 15 - ? Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.49

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₈H₉NO₂ / HOC₆H₄NHCOCH₃
Molecular mass: 151.2
Boiling point: >500°C
Melting point: 169-170°C
Density: 1.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 1.4 (moderate)
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2
Auto-ignition temperature: 540°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 15 - ?
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.49

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Ingestion may cause effects on the kidneys and liver. This may result in impaired functions.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Ingestion may cause effects on the kidneys and liver. This may result in impaired functions.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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