SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- P-NITROPHENYL P'-GUANIDINOBENZOATE HCL, N8010  -- 6810-00N093206
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:P-NITROPHENYL P'-GUANIDINOBENZOATE HCL, N8010
MSDS Date:01/01/1999
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N093206
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:P-NITROPHENYL P'-GUANIDINOBENZOATE HCL
CAS:19135-17-2

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL; (METHANOL). ACGIH TLV: TWA - 260 MG/M3;
    STEL - 310 MG/M3 (M).
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
&lt; Wt:1.
OSHA PEL:260 MG/M3;200 PPM
OSHA STEL:310 MG/M3;250 PPM
ACGIH TLV:262 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH STEL:328 MG/M3;250 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
    SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND
    UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. POTENT I NHIBITOR OF SPERM ACROSIN (AN
    ENZYME WITH AN ESSENTIAL FUNCTION IN THE FERTILIZATION PROCESS).
    PREVENTS FERTILIZATION IN A NUMBER OF ANIMAL SPECIES. TARGET
    ORGAN(S): MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM, EYES, KI DNEYS.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
    INHALATION: REMOV E TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGESTION:
    WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
    SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP,
    PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST.
    VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL S ITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID INHALATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH
    EYES, SKIN AND CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. KEEP
    TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:CAUTION: AVOID CONTACT AND INHALATION.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
    SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS: MF: C14H12N4O4. EC NO: 242-831-3.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:SOLID.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TO THE BEST OF MFR'S KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL,
    PHYSICAL AND TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY
    INVESTIGATED.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:CONTACT SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION
    INFORMATION.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:CONTAINS LESS THAN 1% METHANOL (67-56-1) -
    THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO THE SARA SECTION 313 REPORTING
    REQUIREMENTS.

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