Material Safety Data Sheet
Date Printed: 04/18/2005
Date Updated: 04/07/2004
Version 1.20
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name CHOLESTA-4,6-DIEN-3-ONE - 10 MG
Product Number R276545
Brand Aldrich Chemical
Company Sigma-Aldrich
Street Address 3050 Spruce Street
City, State, Zip, Country SAINT LOUIS, MO 63103 US
Technical Phone: 314 771 5765
Fax: Emergency Phone:
800 325 5052 414 273 3850 Ext. 5996
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313 EC no Annex I Index
Number
CHOLESTA-4,6-DIEN-3-ONE 566-93-8 No 209-299-4
Formula C27H42O
Synonyms
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
HMIS Rating
Health: 0 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
NFPA Rating
Health: 0 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 not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Dermal Exposure
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water.
Eye Exposure
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
Autoignition Temp: 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)
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and heavy rubber gloves.
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. Store in a cool dry place.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE
Engineering Controls
Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
Personal Protective Equipment
Respiratory
Government approved respirator.
Hand
Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye
Chemical safety goggles.
General Hygiene Measures
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance
Molecular Weight: 382.64 AMU
N/A
pH
N/A
BP/BP Range
82 - 83 掳C
MP/MP Range
Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density N/A
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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
Partition Coefficient N/A
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Flash Point 掳F N/A
Flash Point 掳C N/A
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Solubility N/A
N/A = not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Stability
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.
Eye Contact
May cause eye irritation.
Multiple Routes
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion, or skin absorption.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
RTECS Number: N/A
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No data available.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Appropriate Method of Disposal of Substance or Preparation
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.
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Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: None
Non-Hazardous for Transport: This substance is considered to be non-hazardous for transport.
IATA
Non-Hazardous for Air Transport: Non-hazardous for air transport.
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
United States Regulatory Information
SARA Listed: No
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: No
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 2005 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only.
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