Synonyms: Bengal Rose
CAS No.: 11121-48-5
Molecular Weight: 1017.65
Chemical Formula: C20H2Cl4I4Na2O5
Product Codes:
J.T. Baker: U917, U918
Mallinckrodt: E051
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous --------------------------------------- ------------ ------------ --------- Rose Bengal 11121-48-5 90 - 100% Yes
Emergency Overview
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CAUTION! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience)
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Health Rating: 1 - Slight
Flammability Rating: 0 - None
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 1 - Slight
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation:
None identified.
Ingestion:
May be harmful.
Skin Contact:
Irritation, prolonged contact may cause dermatitis.
Eye Contact:
Irritation.
Chronic Exposure:
No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
No information found.
Inhalation:
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Prompt action is essential.
Ingestion:
Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention.
Skin Contact:
In case of contact, flush skin with water.
Eye Contact:
In case of eye contact, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Fire:
Not expected to be a fire hazard.
Explosion:
None identified.
Fire Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Special Information:
Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
Wear suitable protective clothing. Carefully sweep up and remove.
Keep container tightly closed. Suitable for any general chemical storage area. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Airborne Exposure Limits:
None established.
Ventilation System:
In general, dilution ventilation is a satisfactory health hazard control for this substance. However, if conditions of use create discomfort to the worker, a local exhaust system should be considered.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved):
For conditions of use where exposure to the substance is apparent and engineering controls are not feasble, consult an industrial hygienist. For emergencies, or instances where the exposure levels are not known, use a full-facepiece positive-pressure, air-supplied respirator. WARNING: Air purifying respirators do not protect workers in oxygen-deficient atmospheres.
Skin Protection:
Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
Eye Protection:
Use chemical safety goggles and/or full face shield where dusting or splashing of solutions is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.
Appearance:
Red to brown Powder.
Odor:
Odorless.
Solubility:
Appreciable (> 10%)
Specific Gravity:
No information found.
pH:
No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21C (70F):
5
Boiling Point:
No information found.
Melting Point:
No information found.
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg):
Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1):
No information found.
Stability:
Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, chlorine, iodine, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization:
Will not occur.
Incompatibilities:
No information found.
Conditions to Avoid:
Air, moisture.
Rose Bengal is investigated as a mutagen.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Rose Bengal (11121-48-5) No No None
Environmental Fate:
No information found.
Environmental Toxicity:
No information found.
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Not regulated.
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Rose Bengal (11121-48-5) Exempt No No No
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Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Rose Bengal (11121-48-5) No No No Yes
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-SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Rose Bengal (11121-48-5) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Rose Bengal (11121-48-5) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: Yes Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
Australian Hazchem Code: None allocated.
Poison Schedule: None allocated.
WHMIS:
This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning:
CAUTION! MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Label Precautions:
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, clothing.
Keep in tightly closed container. Wash thoroughly after handling.
INTENDED FOR R & D USE ONLY.
NOT ON THE TSCA INVENTORY.
Label First Aid:
If swallowed, induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Product Use:
Research and Development Use Only. Note: Chemical substances that are manufactured or imported in small quantities solely for the use in Research & Development are not subject to the notification requirements of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), 15 USC 2604 (h) et seq. Reference - 40 CFR 720.36 These products are not on the TSCA Inventory. They are used only in Research and Development.
Revision Information:
No Changes.
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