Phenolphthalein – Identification of Product
Chemical Code: CHE-I-P01
Chemical Name: Phenolphthalein
Chemical Grade: AR
Chemical Formula: C₂₀H₁₄O₄
Chemical Weight: 318,32 g/mol
CAS No: 77-09-8
Chemical Synonyms: Phthalin, Phenolphthaline
Phenolphthalein – Hazards Identification
REACH No: No Data Available
Signal Word: Danger
Supplemental Hazard Information: Restricted to professional users.
Additional Hazard Information: This substance contains no components considered to be either persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bio-accumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher
Phenolphthalein – Hazards statements
H341 – Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350 – May cause cancer.
H361f – Suspected of damaging fertility
Precautionary statements
P201 – Obtain special instructions before use.
P280 – Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P308 + P313 – IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention
Phenolphthalein – Composition of Chemical
Chemical Formula: C₂₀H₁₄O₄
EC No 1272/2008: No Data Available
First Aid Measures
General Advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance
If: Inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician
If: Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician
If: Eye Contac: Flush eyes with water as a precaution.
If: Swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician
Important Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labeling section.
Immediate Medical Attention: No Data Available
Phenolphthalein – Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing Media: Use Water spray, Alcohol-resistant foam, Dy chemical or Carbon Dioxide
Hazards Arising: No Data Available
Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
Info for Firefighting: No Data Available
Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment.
Avoid dust formation.
Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Do not let product enter drains
Method for Containment: Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust.
Sweep up and shovel.
Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Handling and Storage
Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Avoid exposure – obtain special instructions before use.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed
Environmental Precautions: Store in cool place.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place
Exposure Controls | Personal Protection
Derived No Effect Level (DNEL)
Workers | Application Area | Exposure Routes | Health Effect | Value
No Data Available
Consumers | Application Area | Exposure Routes | Health Effect | Value
No Data Available
Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC)
No Data Available
Engineering Controls: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Eye/Face Protection: Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin Protection: 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 EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact –
Material: Nitrile rubber. Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min. Material tested: Dermatril®
Splash contact –
Material: Nitrile rubber. Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min. Material tested: Dermatril®
Data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124. Test method: EN374
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.
Body Protection: Impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory Protection: Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: White to Off-White powder
Odour: No Data Available
Odour Threshold: No Data Available
pH: No Data Available
Melting Point: No Data Available
Boiling Point: > 450 °C at 1.013 hPa (OECD Test Guideline 103)
Flash Point: No Data Available
Evaporation: No Data Available
Flammability: No Data Available
Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: No Data Available
Vapour pressure: No Data Available
Vapour density: No Data Available
Relative density: No Data Available
Water solubility: Slightly soluble
Partition Coefficien: log Pow: 0,9 at 25 °C (OECD Test Guideline 107)
Auto-ignition Temperature: 397 °C
Decomposition Temperature: No Data Available
Viscosity: No Data Available
Explosive properties: No Data Available
Oxidizing properties: No Data Available
Other Safety Info: No Data Available
Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity: No Data Available
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No Data Available
Conditions to Avoid: No Data Available
Incompatible Materials: Strong Oxidizing Agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions – Carbon Oxides.
Toxicological Information
Acute Toxicity: No Data Available
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: No Data Available
Serious Eye damage | Eye Irritation: No Data Available
Cell Mutagenicity: In vitro tests showed mutagenic effects
Hamster – ovary – Cytogenetic analysis
Mouse – Micronucleus test
Carcinogenicity: Carcinogenicity – Rat – Oral:
Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria. Kidney, Ureter, Bladder: Tumors. Endocrine: Adrenal cortex tumors.
Carcinogenicity – Mouse – Oral:
Tumorigenic: Carcinogenic by RTECS criteria. Endocrine: Tumors. Skin and Appendages: Other: Tumors.
Possible human carcinogen
IARC: 2B – Group 2B: Possibly carcinogenic to humans (Phenolphthalein)
Reproductive toxicity: Suspected human reproductive toxicant
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure: No Data Available
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure: No Data Available
Aspiration Hazard: No Data Available
Ecological Information
Ecological Toxicity: No Data Available
Ecological Persistence and degradability: Biodegradability:
Aerobic – Exposure time 28 d
Result: 76 % – Readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301F)
Bioaccumulative Potential: No Data Available
Mobility in Soil: No Data Available
Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment: This substance contains no components considered to be either persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bio-accumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Other Adverse Effect: No Data Available
Disposal Considerations
Waste Treatment Methods: Product – Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Contaminated packaging – Dispose of as unused product.
Transport Information
UN Number: ADR/RID: –
IMDG: –
IATA: –
UN Shipping Hazard: ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
Transport Hazard Class: ADR/RID: –
IMDG: –
IATA: –
Packaging Group: ADR/RID: –
IMDG: –
IATA: –
Environmental Hazards: ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA: no
Special Precautions: No Data Available
Regulatory Information
Safety, Health and environmental regulations: Authorisations and/or restrictions on use:
REACH – Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, preparations and articles: Phenolphthalein
REACH – Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for Authorisation: Phenolphthalein
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Chemical Safety Assessment: For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out.
Additional Info: RTECS: SM8380000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Disclaimer
The information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product’s
properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage’s consequent of handling the above product.
