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Thioflavin T

CAS 2390-54-7

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Thioflavin T
Product Code
T3516

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
2390-54-7 Check regulations →
REACH No.
A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its uses are exempted from registration or the annual tonnage does not require a registration.

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

S

Sigma

manufacturer

M

Merck Life Science BV

distributor

Ildefonse Vandammestraat 5/7B B-1560 HOEILAART

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H301
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
Skin Sens. Cat. 1 H317
Aquatic Acute Cat. 1 H400
Aquatic Chronic Cat. 1 H410

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS09 - Environmental hazard

GHS09

Hazard Statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary Statements

P261 Avoid breathing dust.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Thioflavin T EC: 219-228-9 2390-54-7 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

If swallowed: give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately. In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible.

Immediate Medical Attention

Consult a physician. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Seek medical advice immediately.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides Nitrogen oxides (NOx) Sulphur oxides Hydrogen chloride gas Combustible.

Instructions

Suppress (knock down) gases/vapours/mists with a water spray jet.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

Cleanup methods

Take up carefully. Clean up affected area.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

For precautions see section 2.2.

Storage

Tightly closed. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorised persons.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L.

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P3. The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Flash Point
No data available
Boiling Point
No data available
Molecular Weight
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Appearance
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Explosive Limits
---
Physical State
powder
Odor
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Freezing Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Solubility
---
Cloud Point
---
Form
---
Softening Point
---
Physical State Data
solid
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Solidification Point
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 3,02 at 25 °C
Vapor Density
---
Melting Point
Melting point/ range: 137,9 °C at 1.013 hPa - OECD Test Guideline 102
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Properties Status
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Density
1,301 g/cm3 at 20 °C
Relative Density
No data available
Solubility In Water
17,63 g/l at 20 °C at 1.013 hPa - OECD Test Guideline 105
Ph
No data available
Colour
dark yellow
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Colour Intensity
---
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Odor Threshold
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Flammability
No data available
Voc Content
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

Reactivity

The following applies in general to flammable organic substances and mixtures: in correspondingly fine distribution, when whirled up a dust explosion potential may generally be assumed.

Hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents

Avoid

no information available

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
2811
Shipping Name
TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (Thioflavin T)
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Thioflavin T?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Thioflavin T?

Thioflavin T is a powder with dark yellow color. It has no data available odor.

What is Thioflavin T used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Thioflavin T?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H301: Toxic if swallowed.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

What is the melting point of Thioflavin T?

The melting point is Melting point/ range: 137,9 °C at 1.013 hPa - OECD Test Guideline 102 and the boiling point is No data available.