ICSC 1454 - RIBOFLAVIN

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RIBOFLAVIN	ICSC: 1454 (October 2002)
Lactoflavine Vitamin B2

CAS #: 83-88-5

EC Number: 201-507-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	NO open flames. Closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent deposition of dust.	Use coarse water spray, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Well closed.
PACKAGING

RIBOFLAVIN

ICSC: 1454

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ORANGE-YELLOW CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes.	Formula: C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆ Molecular mass: 376.4 Decomposes at 280°C Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.01 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.46

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ORANGE-YELLOW CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes.

Formula: C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆
Molecular mass: 376.4
Decomposes at 280°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.01
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.46

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 when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

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 when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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