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SIGMA-ALDRICH
Material Safety Data Sheet
Version 3.0
Revision Date 01/03/2009
Print Date 01/21/2009
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name
: 1-Naphthol
Product Number
: N2780
Brand
: Sigma-Aldrich
Company
: Sigma-Aldrich Canada, Ltd
2149 Winston Park Drive
OAKVILLE ON L6H 6J8
CANADA
Telephone
: +1 9058299500
Fax
: +1 9058299292
Emergency Phone #
: 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms
: 1-Hydroxynaphthalene
α-Naphthol
Formula
: C10H8O
Molecular Weight
: 144.17 g/mol
CAS-No.
EC-No.
Index-No.
Concentration
1-Naphthol
90-15-3
201-969-4
604-029-00-5
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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Target Organs
Eyes, Liver, Kidney, Blood
WHMIS Classification
D1B
D2B
E
Toxic Material Causing Immediate and
Serious Toxic Effects
Toxic by skin absorption
Moderate respiratory irritant
Moderate eye irritant
Corrosive
HMIS Classification
Health Hazard:
3
Chronic Health Hazard:
*
Flammability:
1
Physical hazards:
0
Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation
May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the
mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Skin
Toxic if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns.
Eyes
Causes eye burns.
Ingestion
Harmful if swallowed. Causes burns.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of dangerous area.
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
Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital.Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
consult a phy