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Safety Data Sheet
1 Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company/undertaking
Identification of the product
Catalogue number(s) B2037, B2106, B2107
Product Name: Sulphamethazine OAS.
Manufacturer/supplier identification
As listed above
2 Composition/information on ingredients
Chemical characterisation
Organic Solid
Product name:
Sulphamethazine
CAS number:
57-68-1
EC No.:
200-346-4
3 Hazard identification
After eye contact: May cause irritation.
After skin contact: May cause irritation
After ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this
substance have not been fully investigated.
After inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this
substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: Not available
4 First aid measures
Eye contact: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper
and lower eyelids.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure.
Skin Contact: Wash off thoroughly with soap & water for 15 minutes. Remove contaminated
clothing and wash before re-use.
Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of
water to drink. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
5 Fire-fighting measures
Special risks
During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or
combustion.
Suitable extinguishing media
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Water, Dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol resistant foam.
6 Accidental release measures
Wear appropriate protective clothing.
Transfer to container and arrange removal by disposal company. Wash site of spillage
thoroughly with detergent and water.
7 Handling and storage
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store at room temperature (15 to 25c recommended). Keep well closed and protected from
direct sunlight and moisture.
8 Exposure controls, personal protection
As appropriate to the situation and the quantity handled.
Respirator: Dust respirator NIOSH/MSHA or European standard EN 149 Approved.
Ventilation: Extraction Hood.
Gloves: Rubber or plastic.
Eye protection: Safety goggles or face shield.
Other precautions: Plastic apron, sleeves, boots – if handling in large quantities.
9 Physical and chemical properties
Form:
Crystalline powder.
Colour:
white to light beige.
Odour:
Odourless.
Melting temperature: 197-200c
Boiling point :
No data.
Density (g/ml)
No Data
Solubility in Water:
192mg/100ml water (37c)
No further data
10 Stability and Reactivity:
Stable
Conditions/substances to avoid: Incompatible materials – Strong oxidising agents.
Hazardous decomposition products. Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxides, oxides of sulphur,
irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide, nitrogen.
11 Toxicological information
Further data
RTECS# CAS#57-68-1 : WO9275000
LD50 50gm/kg oral, mouse
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12 Ecological information
13 Disposal considerations
Chemical residues are generally classified as special waste, and as such are covered by
regulations which vary according to location. Contact your local waste disposal authority for
advice, or pass to a chemical disposal company.
14 Transport information
UN-No:
IMDG class:
IMO:
Packing group:
IATA:
Packing group:
Shipping name. Not restricted.
ADR/RID:
15 Regulatory information
Labelling according to EC directives
Symbol:
R-phrases
S-phrases
S24-25
Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Local regulations
16 Other information
Reason for alteration: n/a
Revision Date: 3rd September 03
Revision number: 0 (First issue)
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