Dithranol

Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification

Product Name:   Dithranol

Synonyms：   : 1,8-Dihydroxyanthracen-9(10H)-one; Anthralin

CAS#:1143-38-0

MF: C14H10O3

MW: 226.23

EINECS: 214-538-0

Supplier: KINFON PHARMACHEM CO.,LTD

F4, No.5 Torch Ave, JLP Dist, Chongqing 400080, China

website: www.echemix.com     email: sales@echemix.com

Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients               

Chemical Name：     Dithranol   

CAS No.             1143-38-0

Content:              95%

Section 3: Hazards Identification

Designation:   Flammable - By 49CFR Flash Point Below 0F to 100F (<0C to 38C) USA Standards.

General Risk:   Avoid inhalation, contact with skin or eyes, and ingestion. Follow safe industrial hygiene practices and always wear personal protective equipment when handling this compound.

Section 4: First Aid Measures

Inhalation:   Remove to fresh air. In cases of serious discomfort seek medical attention. If not breathing, trained personnel should administer oxygen or artificial respiration.

Eye Contact: Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 20 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.

Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse affected area with copious amounts of water. Rinse thoroughly. In case of skin damage or persistent irritation seek immediate medical attention. Show the physician the container details.

Ingestion:   Call a physician or poison control center immediately. Induce vomitting only if instructed to do so by medical personnel. Seek immediate medical Attention.

Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data

Extinguising Medium: Use fire fighting measures which suit the environment and take into

account other materials which may be involved. Use carbon dioxide or dry powder for fires involving this material. In general, water-based extinguishers are not recommended for fires involving organic aterials

Protective   Equipment:Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing. Most compounds emit toxic gases when burning.

Section 6: Accidental Release Measures

Personal Protection:Avoid inhalation or contact of spilled material with skin or clothing. Wear protective clothing. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental：Take precautions to ensure product does not contaminate the ground or enter the drainage system.

Collection:Contain or absorb, as appropriate. Minimize dust generation, where applicable. Dispose according to Section 13.

Section 7: Handling and Storage

Handling: Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially hazardous materials. Chemical resistant gloves, eye protection and protective clothing should be worn. Operations should be carried out in efficient fume hood or equivalent system. Avoid breathing of dust, vapor, mist, or gas.

Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well ventilated area. Store in a tightly sealed container. Protect from moisture, heat, ignition sources, and incompatible substances.Protect from direct light. See stability and reactivity for more details on incompatible substances.

Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Respiratory:   Avoid inhalation of product. Handle in an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.

Eye:   Avoid eye contact. Wear safety glasses, goggles or, for larger quantities, a full-face shield.

Hands and Body: Avoid skin contact. Wear chemical-resistant gloves and, for larger quantities, a full arm and body protection. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance:   yellow or yellow-brown powder

Boiling Point: 400.543 (calculated)

Melting Point:   369.13

Molecular Formula:     C14H10O3

Water Solubility:   No data available

Flash Point:   No data available

Formula Weight: 226.234

Density:   No data available

Lower Explosive Limit: No data available

Upper Explosive Limit: No data available

PEL:Auto Ignition Point:

Auto Ignition Point:Auto Ignition Point:

Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data

No specific data on stability, incompatibility, or reactivity is currently available. Keep away from high

temperature, flames, sparks and oxidizing agents.

Section 11: Toxicological Information

The toxicological properties of this compound have not been fully investigated. However, as a

minimum precaution, it should be considered to be harmful. Precautions should be taken and

procedures adopted to prevent exposure. Hazardous decomposition products may occur when

this compound comes in contact with other chemicals, fire, or water.

Section 12: Ecological Information

Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water bodies, or drainage systems.

Section 13: Disposal Considerations

Disposal should be carried out via an approved contractor according to all federal, state, and local

regulations.

Section 14: Transport Information

UN Number: none

Packing Group:III

Hazard Class: No data available

DOT ShipName:No data available

Section 15: Other Regulatory Information(in China)

No data available

Section 16: Other Information

References: Not available.

Other Special Considerations: Not available.

All information and instructions provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are based on the current state of scientific and technical knowledge. And above information is only for reference.