ICSC 1683 - FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 220

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FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 220	ICSC: 1683 (October 2006)
C.I. Fluorescent brightener 220 See notes

CAS #: 16470-24-9

EC Number: 240-521-2

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust. Use 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 for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
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. Personal protection: protective gloves. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 220

ICSC: 1683

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE-TO-YELLOW POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.	Formula: C₄₀H₄₄N₁₂O₁₆S₄.4Na Molecular mass: 1128 Decomposes at ~330°C Melting point: >300°C Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 15 (good) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.8

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE-TO-YELLOW POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.

Formula: C₄₀H₄₄N₁₂O₁₆S₄.4Na
Molecular mass: 1128
Decomposes at ~330°C
Melting point: >300°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 15 (good)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -2.8

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
The full IUPAC name is tetrasodium 4,4'-bis((4-(bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-6-(4-sulphonatoanilino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino)stilbene-2,2'-disulphonate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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