AMERICAN CYANAMID CO. PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 MSDS NO. AG09183-2 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET CAS NO. 122454-29-9 DATE: JUN 02, 1997 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE: (973)-683-3100 (U.S.A.) _______________________________________________________________________________ PRODUCT TRADE NAME: AC 303,268 Technical IDENTIFICATION SYNONYMS: 2-(p-Chlorophenyl)-3-cyano-4-bromo-5- Trifluoromethyl Pyrrole; CL303,268 CHEMICAL FAMILY: Pyrrole MOLECULAR FORMULA: C<12>H<5>BrClF<3>N<2> MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 349.500 USAGE: Technical Material _______________________________________________________________________________ WARNING DANGER! KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. STATEMENTS MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. DO NOT GET IN EYES. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. _______________________________________________________________________________ INGREDIENTS COMPONENT CAS. NO. % PEL/TLV AC 303,268 122454-29-9 100.00 ____________________________________________________________________________ REFERENCE: AC 303,268 _______________________________________________________________________________ PHYSICAL APPEARANCE AND Off-white powder PROPERTIES ODOR: MELTING POINT: 210C BULK DENSITY: ca. 0.45 Kg/L SOLUBILITY IN Insoluble WATER: SOLUBILITY Soluble in Acetone, Acetonitrile, (APPROXIMATE) IN Dimethylformamide, Toluene, Xylene, _______________________________________________________________________________ FIRE AND DECOMPOSITION TEMP:247C EXPLOSION HAZARD FIRE CONTROL TACTICS: INFORMATION Wear self-contained, positive pressure breathing apparatus and full fire fighting protective clothing. Keep unnecessary people away. Use as little water as possible. Dike area of fire to prevent material run-off. Use spray or fog - solid stream may cause spreading. Do not decontaminate personnel or equipment, or handle broken packages or containers without protective equipment as specified in the Exposure Control Section. Decontaminate emergency personnel with soap and water before leaving the fire area. Avoid breathing dusts, vapors and fumes from burning materials. Control run-off water - if water enters a drainage system, advise the authorities downstream. MSDS SHEET NO. AG09183-2 PAGE 2 _______________________________________________________________________________ FIRE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use water, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide to extinguish fires. SPECIFIC HAZARDS - DUST: This material was tested as-received (ground and passed through a 100-mesh screen). The material is a zero class dust, no ignition was observed at any dust concentration tested. _______________________________________________________________________________ NFPA HAZARD RATING NFPA Rating Not Assigned _______________________________________________________________________________ REACTIVITY DATA STABILITY: Stable up to 280C CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid storage in sunlight POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None Known INCOMPATIBLE Strong Oxidizing Agents MATERIALS: HAZARDOUS Potential decomposition products DECOMPOSITION include HF, HBr, HCl, and oxides of PRODUCTS: Nitrogen and Carbon. _______________________________________________________________________________ HEALTH HAZARD TOXICITY DATA AND INFORMATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: ACUTE TOXICITY DATA: ACUTE TOXICITY: ORAL LD<50> (RAT) : 28.7 mg/kg (combined) : 27.0 mg/kg (male) : 29.4 mg/kg (female) DERMAL LD<50> (RAT): >2000 mg/kg Microbial Mutagenicity study of AC 303,268 has shown it is not mutagenic. EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: : Drink two large glasses of water. Induce vomiting by touching back of throat with fingers. : Flush eyes with copious amounts of water. Get medical attention if irritation persists. : Wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation occurs. NOTES TO PHYSICIAN: There is no specific antidote. Treatment of overexposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition. _______________________________________________________________________________ MSDS SHEET NO. AG09183-2 PAGE 3 _______________________________________________________________________________ EXPOSURE When high dust concentrations could occur, wear an CONTROL METHODS approved dust respirator or use local exhaust ventilation to reduce dust levels. Wear gloves, goggles and coveralls to prevent skin or eye exposure during the formulation of this product. In case of contact, immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Shower at the end of the work day and change clothing. Do not eat, smoke, or drink at the workplace. For end-users, please refer to the product label for personal protective clothing/equipment. _______________________________________________________________________________ SPILL OR LEAK Caution: This material has a high toxicity. It is PROCEDURES important to wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment. (See "Exposure Control".) Keep away from drains, surface and ground water, and soil. Shovel or sweep the spilled material into covered containers for proper disposal. (See "Waste Disposal".) Rinse the spill area and any tools or implements several times with soapy water. Contain and absorb this rinsate with inert absorbents such as granular clay or sawdust, and place into the same covered container as the spilled material. Spills to the soil can be shoveled directly into covered containers for disposal. If the spill occurred to a body of water, immediately notify the appropriate authorities downstream of the spill so that they can decide what if any further action is required. Depending on local spill reporting requirements and the amount released to the environment, it may be necessary to notify the regulatory authorities. ____________________________________________________________________________ WASTE DISPOSAL: To avoid disposal, all attempts should be made to use this product completely, in accordance with its registered use. If this is not possible, handle with care and dispose in a safe manner. Empty containers or liners may retain some product residues. DO NOT REUSE. Rinse the container or liner as needed for disposal. Render it unusable by crushing or puncturing. Dispose of the container and any rinsate in a safe manner. Follow all applicable community, national or regional regulations regarding waste MSDS SHEET NO. AG09183-2 PAGE 4 _______________________________________________________________________________ management methods. Caution: This material has a high toxicity. It is the ultimate responsibility of the waste generator to determine at the time of disposal whether this product and/or "empty" container residue meets any hazardous waste criteria. _______________________________________________________________________________ SPECIAL HANDLING AND STORAGE: PRECAUTIONS Do not contaminate water, food, or feed by storage or disposal. Store in a secure, dry, well-ventilated separate area; away from children, livestock, and food products. Do not store in direct sunlight or heat. Not for use or storage in or around the home. Keep away from exposure to sunlight. _______________________________________________________________________________ ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION SARA Title III Data Section 311 and 312 Hazard Categories Immediate Health Hazard - Y Reactive Hazard - N Delayed Health Hazard - N Sudden Pressure - N Release Hazard Fire Hazard - N Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances - None Section 313 Toxic Chemicals - None CERCLA Reportable Quantity AC 303,268 Technical - None RCRA Hazardous Waste Code(s) And Statement(s) AC 303,268 Technical - None It is the responsibility of the waste generator to determine at the time of disposal whether this material and/or "empty" container residue meets any hazardous waste criteria. _______________________________________________________________________________ MSDS SHEET NO. AG09183-2 PAGE 5 _______________________________________________________________________________ APPENDIX The information and statements herein are believed to be reliable but are not to be construed as a warranty or representation for which we assume legal responsibility. Users should undertake sufficient verification and testing to determine the suitability for their own particular purpose of any information or products referred to herein. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS MADE. _______________________________________________________________________________ SOURCE AND SHEET NO.: AG09183-2 DATE INFORMATION DATE: JUN 02, 1997 _______________________________________________________________________________ 02-JUN-97