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Iodonitrotetrazolium chloride

CAS 146-68-9

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Iodonitrotetrazolium chloride
Product Code
I10406

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
146-68-9 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

Uses advised against

For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV

manufacturer

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

Flam. Sol. Cat. 1 H228
STOT SE Cat. 2 H371
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H228 Flammable solid.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H371 May cause damage to organs (Eyes, Central nervous system).

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
P260 Do not breathe dust.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Substance name : INT; EC-No. : 205-676-2

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
2-(4-iodophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyltetrazolium chloride 146-68-9 90 - 100% No
Methanol EC: 200-659-6 67-56-1 3 - 10% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.

Skin contact

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

Eye contact

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

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call a physician 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

Mixture with combustible ingredients.

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. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Take up dry. Dispose of properly. 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

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture.

Storage

Tightly closed. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hygiene

Change contaminated clothing. Preventive skin protection recommended. Wash hands after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Material : Nitrile rubber Break through time : 480 min Glove thickness : 0,11 mm Protective index : Full contact Manufacturer : Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) Material : Nitrile rubber Break through time : 480 min Glove thickness : 0,11 mm Protective index : Splash contact Manufacturer : Dermatril® (KCL 740 / Aldrich Z677272, Size M) Manufacturer : data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374 Remarks : 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. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it. If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario.

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses

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 : Filter type P2 The entrepreneur 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

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Physical State
solid
Physical State Data
solid
State Under Standard Conditions
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Appearance
---
Colour
yellow
Colour Intensity
---
Form
powder
Odor
No data available
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
240 °C Method: lit.
Boiling Point
No data available
Flash Point
No data available
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
No data available
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Density
No data available
Flammability
The substance or mixture is a flammable solid with the category 1.
Upper Explosive Limit
No data available
Lower Explosive Limit
No data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
No data available
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
No data available
Solubility In Water
4 g/l
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
505,70 g/mol
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
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: 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
1325
Shipping Name
FLAMMABLE SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (2-(4-iodophenyl)-3-(4-nitrophenyl)-5-phenyltetrazolium chloride)
Transport Class
4.1
Packing Group
II
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 Iodonitrotetrazolium chloride?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Iodonitrotetrazolium chloride?

Iodonitrotetrazolium chloride is a solid with yellow color. It has no data available odor.

What is Iodonitrotetrazolium chloride used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Iodonitrotetrazolium chloride?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H228: Flammable solid.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H371: May cause damage to organs (Eyes, Central nervous system).

What is the melting point of Iodonitrotetrazolium chloride?

The melting point is 240 °C Method: lit. and the boiling point is No data available.