SIGMA-ALDRICH
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Printed: 04/01/2008
Date Updated: 09/19/2006
Version 1.5
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name FLUORENE, 98%
Product Number 128333
Brand ALDRICH
Company Sigma-Aldrich
Address 3050 Spruce Street
SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US
Technical Phone: 800-325-5832
Fax: 800-325-5052
Emergency Phone: 314-776-6555
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313
FLUORENE 86-73-7 No
Formula C13H10
Synonyms o-Biphenylenemethane * o-Biphenylmethane *
Diphenylenemethane * 9H-Fluorene *
2,2'-Methylenebiphenyl
RTECS Number: LL5670000
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Dangerous for the environment.
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment.
HMIS RATING
HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0
NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY: 0
REACTIVITY: 0
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician.
INHALATION EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult,
call a physician.
DERMAL EXPOSURE
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious
amounts of water.
EYE EXPOSURE
In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by
separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT
303.8 癋 151 癈 Method: closed cup
AUTOIGNITION TEMP
N/A
FLAMMABILITY
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: Water spray. Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, or
appropriate foam.
FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Exercise appropriate precautions to minimize direct contact with
skin or eyes and prevent inhalation of dust.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid
raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material
pickup is complete.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
User Exposure: Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory: Use respirators and components tested and approved
under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN
(EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are
appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143)
respirator.
Hand: Protective gloves.
Eye: Chemical safety goggles.
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GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Solid
Color: White
Form: Fine crystals
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
Molecular Weight 166.22 AMU
pH N/A
BP/BP Range 298 癈 760 mmHg
MP/MP Range 113 癈
Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
SG/Density N/A
Bulk Density N/A
Odor Threshold N/A
Volatile% N/A
VOC Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Viscosity N/A
Surface Tension N/A
Partition Coefficient Log Kow: 4.18
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Flash Point 303.8 癋 151 癈 Method: closed cup
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Refractive Index N/A
Optical Rotation N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility N/A
N/A = not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and
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upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and
toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
TOXICITY DATA
Intraperitoneal
Mouse
>2 GM/KG
LD50
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - CARCINOGEN
Result: This product is or contains a component that is not
classifiable as to its carcinogenicity based on its IARC, ACGIH,
NTP, or EPA classification.
IARC CARCINOGEN LIST
Rating: Group 3
CHRONIC EXPOSURE - MUTAGEN
Species: Mouse
Dose: 19500 NMOL/L (+S9)
Cell Type: lymphocyte
Mutation test: Mutation in microorganisms
Species: Mouse
Dose: 1 UG/L
Cell Type: mammary gland
Mutation test: Morphological transformation.
Species: Mouse
Dose: 150 UMOL/L
Cell Type: lymphocyte
Mutation test: DNA damage
Species: Mouse
Dose: 584 UMOL/L
Cell Type: lymphocyte
Mutation test: Mutation in mammalian somatic cells.
Species: Hamster
Dose: 25 MG/L
Cell Type: lung
Mutation test: Cytogenetic analysis
Mutation test: Histidine reversion (Ames)
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
ACUTE ECOTOXICITY TESTS
Test Type: EC50 Daphnia
Species: Daphnia magna
Time: 48 h
Value: 0.43 mg/l
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Test Type: LC50 Fish
Species: Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill)
Time: 96 h
Value: 0.76 mg/l
Test Type: EC50 Algae
Species: other microorganisms
Time: 96 h
Value: 340 mg/l
ADDITIONAL RESULTS/DATA FROM RELEVENT SCIENTIFIC EXPERIMENTS
Avoid contamination of the environment
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
of this material. 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.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous
substances, solid, n.o.s.
UN#: 3077
Class: 9
Packing Group: Packing Group III
Hazard Label: Class 9
PIH: Not PIH
IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous
substance, solid, n.o.s
IATA UN Number: 3077
Hazard Class: 9
Packing Group: III
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
EU ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION
Symbol of Danger: N
Indication of Danger: Dangerous for the environment.
R: 50/53
Risk Statements: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
S: 60-61
Safety Statements: This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the
environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.
US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT
Indication of Danger: Dangerous for the environment.
Risk Statements: Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Statements: This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the
environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheets.
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UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA LISTED: No
TSCA INVENTORY ITEM: Yes
CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the CPR.
DSL: Yes
NDSL: No
Section 16 - Other Information
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc.,
shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice
or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
Copyright 2008 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited
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