Material Safety Data Sheet
Revision: 10/31/2006
Hazard information is provided for compliance with both the UK Chemicals
(Hazard Information and Packaging) (CHIP) Regulations and the US Hazard
Communication Standard (HCS)
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT NAME: PRODUCT CODE: EEC NUMBER:
SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION 4-Nitrophenyl-$-D-Xylopyranoside 34142 217-897-1
AND COMPANY
SUPPLIER: Emergency Contact:
USB Corporation, 26111 Miles Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44128 Phone: (216) 765-5000 Chemtrec (800) 424-9300
Please visit our website at www.usbweb.com for contact information on USB Outside USA & Canada 703 527 3887
product distributors within your area.
COMPOSITION/
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS HAZARD CAS NO. %WT TLV CHIP R & S Phrases
4-Nitrophenyl-$-D- 2001-96-9 100% --- R:36/37/38 Irritating to eyes,
Xylopyranoside respiratory system and skin.
S:22 Do not breathe dust.
S:24/25 Avoid contact with
skin and eyes.
S:36/37 Wear suitable
protective clothing and gloves.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CHIP
Irritant
HCS
Irritant
FIRST-AID MEASURES EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
SKIN: Flush with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION: Remove the victim from exposure and move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep victim quiet and warm. Seek immediate
medical attention.
INGESTION: Drink water and seek immediate medical attention. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
FIRE-FIGHTING INFORMATION Use media suitable to extinguish the supporting or surrounding fire. Wear NIOSH (or equivalent) approved self
contained breathing apparatus. For small fires only: use carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam. Emits toxic fumes
under fire conditions.
Flash Point = No data available.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. Collect in a manner that does not create dust and place in a suitable waste
container. Avoid contact of material with skin or eyes. Use adequate ventilation.
HANDLING AND STORAGE Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. Use adequate ventilation. Avoid contact of material with skin or eyes. Protect from
light. Store at -20癈 away from incompatible material. Keep container tightly closed.
PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and
NIOSH-approved respirator. A qualified industrial hygienist should evaluate the need for respiratory protection.
Use respiratory protection approved by NIOSH (or equivalent) and appropriate to the hazard. Avoid contact of
material with skin or eyes. Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust as needed to control exposure to dust,
vapors or mists. Access to a safety shower and eye-wash.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL Appearance: White to off-white powder Boiling Point: No data available
PROPERTIES Vapor Pressure: No data available Vapor Density: No data available
Solubility (Water): Moderately soluble Specific Gravity: No data available
Percent Volatile: No data available Evaporation Rate: No data available
Chemical Formula: C11-H13-N-O7 Melting Point: 158-162癈
MSDS information may be continued on back of page.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Product is stable. Protect from light. Hazardous decomposition products include oxides of carbon and nitrogen.
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous polymerization will not occur.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological
properties for this material have not been thoroughly investigated.
EYES: Contact may cause irritation.
SKIN: Contact may cause irritation.
INHALATION: Material is irritating to mucous membranes and the upper respiratory tract.
INGESTION: May cause irritation of the gastrointestinal tract with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
TARGET ORGAN(S): Liver, Nerves and Kidneys.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause
central nervous system depression.
RTECS: No data available.
Definition(s): RTECS = Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No information available.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of material in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT / IATA: No applicable information.
REGULATORY INFORMATION RCRA - No applicable information.
SARA 302 - This material does not have an RQ or TPQ.
SARA 313 - This material is not reportable under 313.
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) - This chemical substance is NOT specifically listed on the EPA TSCA Inventory. It is
supplied for research and developmental use only, by or directly under the supervision of technically qualified
individuals. NOT for manufacturing or commercial purposes.
Exposure Limits - Not established.
California Proposition 65 - No applicable information.
This data sheet is based upon information believed to be reliable. The Company makes no statement or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein which is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Any use of the information contained in this data sheet
must be determined by the user to be in accordance with appropriate applicable regulations.
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