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Naphthalene

WARNING Crystalline SDS/MSDS

Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Naphthalene
Chemical Name
naphthalene

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Naphthalene (CAS: 91-20-3 ) commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

warning (Warning)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Sol. Category 2 H228
Carc. 2 Category 2 H351
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS02 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Flammable hazard - Fire risk materials including gases, liquids, and solids

GHS02

GHS07 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Health hazard warning - Materials harmful to health including irritants and sensitizers

GHS07

GHS08 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Serious health hazard - Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to organs

GHS08

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H228: Flammable solid.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H351: Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statements

  • P201: Obtain special instructions before use.
  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
  • P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
  • P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P281: Use personal protective equipment as required.
  • P308+P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

📍

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

🌍

US

📞

800-343-0660

📠

800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

📞

(800) 343-0660

🕒

During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST)

Carechem 24

📞

(866) 928-0789

🕒

After normal business hours

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

General Composition

Chemical characterization: Substances

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
naphthalene
EC: 202-049-5
91-20-3 Not specified ✓ Non-hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

👁️ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

Symptoms:

Harmful if swallowed.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

🧪 Physical State
Crystalline
Critical Property
📊 Physical State Data
solid
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
👁️ Appearance
Not available
🎨 Colour
Not available
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
📊 Form
Crystalline
👃 Odor
Aromatic
📊 Odor Threshold
Not determined.
🧪 Ph
Not applicable.
🧊 Melting Point
80-82 ℃ (176-180 ºF)
Critical Property
💨 Boiling Point
218 °C (424 °F)
Critical Property
🔥 Flash Point
78 °℃ (172 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Freezing Point
Not available
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
💨 Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
💨 Vapor Pressure
Not applicable.
📊 Vapor Density
Not applicable.
📊 Relative Density
Not determined.
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
⚖️ Density
0.963 g/cm3 (8.036 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
🔥 Flammability
Highly flammable.
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
5.9 Vol %
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
0.9 Vol %
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
526 ℃ (979 ºF)
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
💧 Solubility
Not available
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
📊 Solubility In Water
Insoluble
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
📊 Properties Status
Not available

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

🧤 Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) 480. Glove thickness 0.11 mm.

👁️ Eye Protection

Safety glasses

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. 'Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

UN1334

📦 Proper Shipping Name

Naphthalene, refined

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

4.1

📋 Packing Group

III

🚛 ADR Transport Precautions

Warning: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives

🚢 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions

Warning: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives

✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions

Warning: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for Naphthalene?

The signal word for this substance is "warning".

What is the physical form of Naphthalene?

Naphthalene is a crystalline . It has aromatic odor.

What is Naphthalene used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Naphthalene?

This substance has 3 hazard statements: H228: Flammable solid. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H351: Suspected of causing cancer.

What is the melting point of Naphthalene?

The melting point is 80-82 ℃ (176-180 ºF) and the boiling point is 218 °C (424 °F).