FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO, CHEMICAL MFG DIV -- P-DIMETHYLAMINOBENZALDEHYDE , D-71  -- 6810-00-234-2046
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:P-DIMETHYLAMINOBENZALDEHYDE , D-71
MSDS Date:02/09/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-234-2046
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO, CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 800-424-9300
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:P-DIMETHYLAMINOBENZALDEHYDE
CAS:100-10-7
RTECS #:CU5775000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL RAT= 500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES-MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
    SKIN-MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. INGESTION-MAY CAUSE
    GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
    INHALATION-DUST IS IRRITATING TO THE RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:INGESTION-NAUSEA, VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL AID. SKIN:
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. WASH WITH SOAP & WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS/ALERT, GIVE 2-4
    CUPFULS O F MILK OR WATER. GET MEDICAL AID. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL
    RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.

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

Extinguishing Media:IN CASE OF FIRE USE WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL,
    CARBON DIOXIDE, OR CHEMICAL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR A SELF-CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS IN PRESSURE DEMAND, MSHA/NIOSH, AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VACUUM OR SWEEP MATERIAL AND PLACE INTO A
    SUITABLE DISPOSAL CONTAINER. WASH AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. WEAR A
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND APPROPIATE PERSONAL
    PROTECTION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE. KEEP UNDER
    NITROGEN BLANKET. DO NOT STORE NEAR ALKALINE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGGHTLY CLOSED. USE WITH ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. STORE PRODUCT FROM SUNLIGHT.

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

Respiratory Protection:A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION PROGRAM THAT MEETS
    OSHA'S CFR 1910.134 AND ANSI Z88.2 REQUIREMENTS MUST BE FOLLOWED
    WHENEVER WORKPLACE CONDITIONS WARRANT A RESPIRATOR'S USE.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO KEEP AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS
    LOW.
Protective Gloves:APPROPIATE GLOVES TO PREVENT EXPOSURE.
Eye Protection:EYEGLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
    PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH HANDS
    BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:176-177C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:163F,73C
Appearance and Odor:OFF-WHITE OR YELLOW CRYSTALLINE PLATES. SOLID.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES, CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIXOIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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