Naphthalene MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

CAS No 91-20-3 SDS/MSDS

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Naphthalene (Kapur Barus)
CAS-No. : 91-20-3
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Industrial & for professional use only.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Central Drug House (P) Ltd
7/28 Vardaan House
New Delhi-10002
INDIA
Telephone : +91 11 49404040
Email : [email protected]

1.4 Emergency telephone number

Emergency Phone # : +91 11 49404040 (9:00am - 6:00 pm) [Office hours]

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable solids (Category 2), H228
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Carcinogenicity (Category 2), H351
Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H400
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 1), H410
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram

Signal word Warning

Hazard statement(s)
H228 Flammable solid.
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 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other
ignition sources. No smoking.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face
protection.
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you
feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry powder or dry sand to extinguish.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Formula : C10H8
Molecular weight : 128,17 g/mol
CAS-No. : 91-20-3
EC-No. : 202-049-5
Index-No. : 601-052-00-2

Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

Component Classification Concentration
Naphthalene
CAS-No. 91-20-3 Flam. Sol. 2; Acute Tox. 4; <= 100 %
EC-No. 202-049-5 Carc. 2; Aquatic Acute 1;
Index-No. 601-052-00-2 Aquatic Chronic 1; H228,
H302, H351, H400, H410
M-Factor - Aquatic Acute: 10
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with
water. Consult a physician.

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4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing
dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the
environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up and shovel. Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or
by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13). Keep
in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Contain spillage, pick up with an electrically protected vacuum
cleaner or by wet-brushing and transfer to a container for disposal according to local regulations (see
section 13).
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Keep away from sources of ignition -
No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Flammable solid hazardous materials

7.3 Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

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SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at
the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested
and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique
(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices.
Wash and dry hands.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing., The
type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the
dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle
respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering
controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use
respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into
the environment must be avoided.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: flakes, granules
Colour: white
b) Odour aromatic
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting point/freezing Melting point/range: 79,5 - 81,0 °C
point
f) Initial boiling point and 218 °C - lit.
boiling range
g) Flash point 80,0 °C - closed cup
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
j) Upper/lower Upper explosion limit: 5,9 %(V)
flammability or Lower explosion limit: 0,9 %(V)
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure 1,3 hPa at 53,0 °C
0,04 hPa at 25,0 °C
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 l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density 1,085 g/cm3 at 24,7 °C
n) Water solubility 0,0308 g/l at 25 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105 - slightly soluble
o) Partition coefficient: n- log Pow: 3,4 at 25 °C
octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition 526,0 °C
temperature
q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
r) Viscosity 1,05 mm2/s at 81,5 °C -
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
Surface tension 31,8 mN/m at 100,0 °C

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heat, flames and sparks.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 490,0 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - > 0,4 mg/l
(OECD Test Guideline 403)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - 20.000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 24 h
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Mild eye irritation
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
Maximisation Test (GPMT) - Guinea pig
Result: Does not cause skin sensitisation.
(OECD Test Guideline 406)

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 Germ cell mutagenicity
Ames test
S. typhimurium
Result: negative

Rat - male
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Carcinogenicity - Rat - male and female - inhalation (vapour)
Tumorigenic:Tumors at site or application.
This product is or contains a component that has been reported to be possibly carcinogenic based on its
IARC, ACGIH, NTP, or EPA classification.
Limited evidence of carcinogenicity in animal studies
IARC: 2B - Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans (Naphthalene)
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
Repeated dose Rat - male and female - Oral - NOAEL : 100 mg/kg - LOAEL : 400 mg/kg - OECD
toxicity Test Guideline 408
RTECS: QJ0525000
Absorption into the body leads to the formation of methemoglobin which in sufficient concentration causes
cyanosis. Onset may be delayed 2 to 4 hours or longer., Naphthalene is retinotoxic and systemic
absorption of its vapors above 15ppm, may result in:, cataracts, optic neuritis, corneal injury, Eye irritation,
Ingestion may provoke the following symptoms:, hemolytic anemia, hemoglobinuria, Nausea, Headache,
Vomiting, Gastrointestinal disturbance, Convulsions, anemia, Kidney injury may occur., Seizures., Coma.
Heart -

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 7,9 mg/l -
96 h
(OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia and static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 2,16 mg/l - 48 h
other aquatic
invertebrates

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12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 2 % - Not readily biodegradable.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulation Fish

Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 427 - 1.15

12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and
toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting
as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal
company.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 1334 IMDG: 1334 IATA: 1334
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: NAPHTHALENE, CRUDE
IMDG: NAPHTHALENE, CRUDE
IATA: Naphthalene, crude
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 4.1 IMDG: 4.1 IATA: 4.1
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes IMDG Marine pollutant: yes IATA: no

14.6 Special precautions for user

No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

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SECTION 16: Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H228 Flammable solid.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Further information
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. Central Drug House (P) Ltd and its Affiliates
shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above
product. See www.cdhfinechemical.com for additional terms and conditions of sale.

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