MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1 CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
TRADE NAME A-NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT
CAS NUMBER 15165-79-4
ROI NUMBER 0305N
SYNONYMS A-NAA K+
1-Naphthylacetic acid (alpha), potassium salt
Research Organics
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4353 E 49th Street
SUPPLIER
Cleveland, Ohio
44125 USA
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2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient CAS Number Percentage* Exposure Limits/Health Hazards
A-Naphthaleneacetic acid, potassium 15165-79-4 >=97 % No Exposure limits established by OSHA or
salt ACGIH
IRRITANT. MAY BE HARMFUL.
%
MAY CAUSE SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.
*Values do not reflect absolute minimums and maximums; those values may vary from time to time.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
WARNING!
IRRITANT - IRRITATING TO THE SKIN, EYES, AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
MAY CAUSE SEVERE EYE IRRITATION.
MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN
Potential Health Effects Skin
IRRITANT.
This material will cause skin irritation, resulting in reddening, itching, and inflammation.
May be absorbed through the skin.
Potential Health Effect Eyes
IRRITANT.
This material causes eye irritation. May cause SEVERE eye irritation. Redness, tearing, and blurred vision may
result.
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Potential Health Effects Inhalation
IRRITANT.
Causes irritation to the respiratory tract and mucous membranes.
This material may cause injury or illness if inhaled.
Potential Health Effect Ingestion
If ingested, this material may cause irritation to the mouth, throat and gastrointestinal tract.
May be harmful if swallowed.
Special Toxic Effects
Selected information is based on findings from related or similar materials (Alpha-Naphthaleneacetic Acid, CAS#
86-87-3)
CAUTION! THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS MATERIAL HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY INVESTIGATED.
Target Organs
ND
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water, for at least 15 minutes, while removing contaminated clothing and
shoes. Contaminated clothing must be laundered before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation develops or
persists.
Eyes
Flush immediately with large amounts of water for at least 20 minutes. Eyelids should be held away from the
eyeball to ensure thorough rinsing. Do not allow victim to rub the affected eye(s).
Get medical attention if irritation persists.
Inhalation
Safely remove victim to fresh air. If not breathing, institute artificial respiration/rescue breathing. If breathing is
difficult, ensure clear airway and give oxygen.
Get medical attention.
Ingestion
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Get medical attention.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Hazardous Combustion Products
MAY EMIT TOXIC AND/OR IRRITATING FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
Extinguishing Media
Use extinguisher media appropriate for surrounding fire.
Basic Fire Fighting Procedure
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, (MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent)
and full protective gear. Evacuate the area and fight fire from a safe distance.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards
None known to manufacturer.
ND (Solid)
Flash Point Temperature
ND
Autoignition Temperature
ND
Flammability Limits in Air Lower
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ND
Flammability Limits in Air Upper
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Emergency Action
Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind. (See Personal Protection
Information Section.)
Environmental Precautions
Isolate hazard area and deny entry. Keep unnecessary people away. Take immediate steps to stop and contain
the spill. Caution should be exercised regarding personnel safety and exposure to the spilled material.
Spill or Leak Procedure
Vacuum or sweep up material and place in a disposal container. Clean up spills immediately under quailfied
supervision observing precautions in Protective Equipment section. Avoid clean up procedures that generate dust
or result in water pollution.
After removal, scrub the contaminated area with detergent and flush thoroughly with water. Absorb wash liquid
and place in the disposable container. Do not flush to sewer. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which
lead to waterways.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR CLOTHING.
Minimize dust generation during handling and contact.
Wash hands thoroughly before eating, drinking or smoking.
Storage
Store at room temperature.
Keep containers tightly closed and upright when not in use.
Storage Hazards
Store away from oxidizers.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Contols
Facilities using or storing this material must be equipped with an eyewash station and safety shower.
Local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures, and other forms of engineering controls are the preferred means for
controlling exposures.
Eye Protection PPE
Do not wear contact lenses when working with this substance.
Avoid eye contact with this material. Wear chemical safety goggles.
Skin Protection PPE
Avoid skin contact with this material. Use appropriate chemical protective gloves when handling.
Showering and changing into street clothing after work is recommended.
Respiratory Protection PPE
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below
recommended exposure limits.
A NIOSH approved dust respirator should be used as a precautionary measure when airborne contaminants may
occur.
Contact the manufacturer of your respiratory protection equipment for further information and/or recommendations.
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 1910.134 requirements must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant a respirators use.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
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Appearance
SOLID
Boiling Point ND
Melting Point ND
Freezing Point ND
Vapor Density ND
Vapor Pressure ND
Specific Gravity ND
Molecular Formula C12H9O2K
Molecular Weight 224.3
pH ND
10 STABILITY REACTIVITY
Stability/Incompatibility
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Decomposition Products
Combustion may produce CO and CO2.
Hazardous Polymerization
Will not occur.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
CAUTION! THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF THIS MATERIAL HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY
INVESTIGATED. FOLLOW GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES WHEN HANDLING.
Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eye contact.
LD50
REGISTRY OF THE TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES(RTECS)
RTECS # QJ1270000 (listed as: 1-naphthaleneacetic acid, potassium salt)
NO ORAL LD50 IN RATS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.
Only selected data is presented here. See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Carcinogenicity
NOT LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
EcoToxicological Information
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
Chemical Fate Information
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Under RCRA, it is the responsibility of the user of the product to determine, at the time of disposal, whether the
product meets RCRA criteria for hazardous waste.
If the material is determined to be a hazardous waste, the transportation, storage, treatment and disposal of this
waste material must be conducted in compliance with 40 CFR 262, 263, 264, 268 and 270. Disposal can occur
only in properly permitted facilities.
Contact your local disposal service provider(s) for appropriate method(s) of disposal.
14 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
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Catalog Number 0305N Trade Name A-NAPHTHALENEACETIC ACID, POTASSIUM SALT
Department of Transportation (DOT) Requirements
NOT REGULATED
Proper Shipping Name
NA
Hazard Class NA
UN/NA Code
NA
Packaging Group
None
Reportable Quantity
NA
Labels Required
Marine Pollutant (49 CFR 172.101 Appendix B) No
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Federal Regulations
This product is NOT on the EPA Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) inventory. The following
notices are required by 40 CFR 720.36 (C) for those products NOT on the inventory list: (i) This
product is supplied solely for use in Research and Development by
or under the supervision of a technically qualified individual as defined by 40 CFR 720.0 et.sec. (ii)
The health risks of this product have not fully been determined. Any information that is or
becomes available will be supplied on a Material Safety
Data Sheet. Uses other than for Research and Development may constitute a violation of TSCA.
EPA FIFRA 1988 Pesticide subject to registration or re-registration (FEREAC
54,7740,1989). FIFRA Disclaimer: This product is not to be used for any pesticidal
purpose, including plant growth regulation, outside of a research and development laboratory. Any
pesticidal use, including plant growth regulation, outside of a research and development
laboratory, may be a violation of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA),
40CFR parts 150 - 189.
EPA FIFRA 1998 Status of Pesticides: Supported (Rainbow Report: Spring 1998; -,137,1998).
State Regulations
Based on available information this material does not contain any components or
chemicals currently known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
reproductive harm at levels which would be subject to Proposition 65.
Reformulation, use or processing of this product may affect its composition and would
require re-evaluation
International Regulations
ND
International Phrases
R- 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S- 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves & eye/face protection.
38 In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
EINECS - 239-220-9
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SARA TITLE III RATINGS
Immediate Delayed Fire Pressure Reactivity SARA 313
Hazard Hazard Hazard Hazard Hazard Chemical
NFPA Ratings
Health Flammability Reactivity Special Hazards
- - - -
HMIS RATINGS
Health Flammabilty Reactivity Personal Protection
Equipment
2 0 0 E+n
16 OTHER INFORMATION
Disclaimer
The data contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet relates only to the specific material
designated herein. It does not relate to use in combination with any other material or in any
process. Research Organics, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but
make no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. Individuals receiving this
information must exercise their independent judgment in determining it appropriateness for a
particular purpose. Research Organics, Inc. makes no representations, or warranties, either
expressed or implied, of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the
information refers. Accordingly, Research Organics, Inc. will not be responsible for damages
resulting from the use of reliance upon this information. In no instance is any Research
Organics, Inc. product offered for drug, food, food additive or clinical use in humans.
This material is sold for research and development only. Use in any applications other than
research and development may require prior approval from the EPA or inclusion on the
TSCA inventory.
7/13/2001
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Completed By: Environmental and Safety Department
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