ICSC 1605 - ANTHRAQUINONE

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ANTHRAQUINONE	ICSC: 1605 (October 2005)
9,10-Anthraquinone 9,10-Anthracendione Diphenyl ketone

CAS #: 84-65-1

EC Number: 201-549-0

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


	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	Pain. Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	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.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING

ANTHRAQUINONE

ICSC: 1605

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance LIGHT YELLOW CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes.	Formula: C₁₄H₈O₂ / C₆H₄(CO)₂C₆H₄ Molecular mass: 208.2 Boiling point: 380°C Melting point: 286°C Density: 1.4 g/cm³ Solubility in water: very poor Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.16 Flash point: 185°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 650°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.39

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
LIGHT YELLOW CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes.

Formula: C₁₄H₈O₂ / C₆H₄(CO)₂C₆H₄
Molecular mass: 208.2
Boiling point: 380°C
Melting point: 286°C
Density: 1.4 g/cm³
Solubility in water: very poor
Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.16
Flash point: 185°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 650°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.39

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation.	Inhalation risk Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation.

Inhalation risk

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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