SAFETY DATA SHEET

Revision Date 10-Feb-2015

Revision Number 1

1. Identification
Product Name

2-Ethylanthraquinone

Cat No. :

AC118070000; AC118070050; AC118071000; AC118075000

Synonyms

2-Ethyl-9,10-anthracenedione; 2-Ethyl-9,10-anthraquinone; beta-Ethylanthraquinone

Recommended Use

Laboratory chemicals.

No Information available
Uses advised against
Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company
Fisher Scientific
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Tel: (201) 796-7100

Entity / Business Name

Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Emergency Telephone Number

For information US call: 001-800-ACROS-01
/ Europe call: +32 14 57 52 11
Emergency Number US:001-201-796-7100 /
Europe: +32 14 57 52 99
CHEMTREC Tel. No.US:001-800-424-9300 /
Europe:001-703-527-3887

2. Hazard(s) identification
Classification
Classification under 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Label Elements
None required

Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC)

None identified

3. Composition / information on ingredients

Component
2-Ethylanthraquinone

CAS-No
84-51-5

Weight %
97

4. First-aid measures
Eye Contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

Skin Contact

Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated
clothes and shoes.

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Inhalation

Remove from exposure, lie down. Move to fresh air.

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Drink
plenty of water. If possible drink milk afterwards.

Most important symptoms/effects

Notes to Physician

No information available.
Treat symptomatically

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Water spray. Carbon dioxide (CO 2). Dry chemical. alcohol-resistant foam.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

No information available

5. Fire-fighting measures

Flash Point
Method -

No information available
No information available

No information available
Autoignition Temperature
Explosion Limits
No data available
Upper
No data available
Lower
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available
Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical
Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.
Hazardous Combustion Products
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors Carbon monoxide (CO) Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
NFPA
Health
0

Flammability
0

Instability
0

Physical hazards
N/A

6. Accidental release measures

Personal Precautions
Environmental Precautions

Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.

See Section 12 for additional ecological information.

Methods for Containment and Clean Sweep up or vacuum up spillage and collect in suitable container for disposal.
Up

7. Handling and storage

Handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid contact with clothing. Remove and wash
contaminated clothing before re-use. Avoid breathing vapors or mists. Do not ingest. Wash
thoroughly after handling.

Storage

Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

8. Exposure controls / personal protection

Exposure Guidelines

This product does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational exposure limits
established by the region specific regulatory bodies.

Engineering Measures

Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ventilation systems.

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Personal Protective Equipment
Eye/face Protection

Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by

OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard
EN166.

Skin and body protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory Protection

Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline

respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Hygiene Measures

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. Physical and chemical properties

Powder Solid
Yellow
Odorless
No information available
No information available
108 - 111 C / 226.4 - 231.8 F
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available

Physical State
Appearance
Odor
Odor Threshold
pH
Melting Point/Range
Boiling Point/Range
Flash Point
Evaporation Rate
Flammability (solid,gas)
Flammability or explosive limits
Upper
Lower
Vapor Pressure
Vapor Density
Relative Density
Solubility
Partition coefficient; n-octanol/water
Autoignition Temperature
Decomposition Temperature
Viscosity
Molecular Formula
Molecular Weight

No data available
No data available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available
No data available
No information available
No information available
No information available
C16 H12 O2
236.27

10. Stability and reactivity

Reactive Hazard

None known, based on information available

Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Conditions to Avoid

Incompatible products.

Incompatible Materials

Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous Decomposition Products Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors, Carbon
monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Hazardous Polymerization

No information available.

Hazardous Reactions

None under normal processing.

11. Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity
Product Information

No acute toxicity information is available for this product

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Component Information
Component
2-Ethylanthraquinone

LD50 Oral
2795 mg/kg ( Rat )

LD50 Dermal
20 g/kg ( Rabbit )

LC50 Inhalation
Not listed

No information available
Toxicologically Synergistic
Products
Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Irritation

No information available

Sensitization

No information available

Carcinogenicity

The table below indicates whether each agency has listed any ingredient as a carcinogen.

Component
2-Ethylanthraquinone

CAS-No
84-51-5

IARC
Not listed

NTP
Not listed

Mutagenic Effects

No information available

Reproductive Effects

No information available.

Developmental Effects

No information available.

Teratogenicity

No information available.

STOT - single exposure

STOT - repeated exposure

None known
None known

Aspiration hazard

No information available

ACGIH
Not listed

OSHA
Not listed

Mexico
Not listed

Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available

delayed
No information available
Endocrine Disruptor Information
The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.

Other Adverse Effects

12. Ecological information

Ecotoxicity
.
Component
2-Ethylanthraquinone

Freshwater Algae
Not listed

Freshwater Fish
10000 mg/L LC50 96 h

Persistence and Degradability

Bioaccumulation/ Accumulation

No information available
No information available.

Mobility

Microtox
EC50 > 10000 mg/L 30 min

Component
2-Ethylanthraquinone

Water Flea
Not listed

log Pow
4.29

13. Disposal considerations

Waste Disposal Methods

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a

hazardous waste. Chemical waste generators must also consult local, regional, and
national hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

DOT
TDG
IATA
IMDG/IMO

Not regulated
Not regulated
Not regulated
Not regulated

14. Transport information

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15. Regulatory information

International Inventories
Component
2-Ethylanthraquinone

TSCA
X

DSL
X

NDSL EINECS ELINCS

201-535-4
-

NLP

PICCS
X

ENCS
X

AICS
X

IECSC
X

KECL
X

Legend:
X - Listed
E - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(e) Consent order under TSCA.
F - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 5(f) Rule under TSCA.
N - Indicates a polymeric substance containing no free-radical initiator in its inventory name but is considered to cover the designated
polymer made with any free-radical initiator regardless of the amount used.
P - Indicates a commenced PMN substance
R - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 6 risk management rule under TSCA.
S - Indicates a substance that is identified in a proposed or final Significant New Use Rule
T - Indicates a substance that is the subject of a Section 4 test rule under TSCA.
XU - Indicates a substance exempt from reporting under the Inventory Update Rule, i.e. Partial Updating of the TSCA Inventory Data Base
Production and Site Reports (40 CFR 710(B).
Y1 - Indicates an exempt polymer that has a number-average molecular weight of 1,000 or greater.
Y2 - Indicates an exempt polymer that is a polyester and is made only from reactants included in a specified list of low concern reactants
that comprises one of the eligibility criteria for the exemption rule.

U.S. Federal Regulations

TSCA 12(b)

Not applicable

SARA 313

Not applicable

SARA 311/312 Hazardous Categorization

Acute Health Hazard
Chronic Health Hazard
Fire Hazard
Sudden Release of Pressure Hazard
Reactive Hazard
Clean Water Act

Not applicable

Clean Air Act

Not applicable

No
No
No
No
No

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Not applicable
CERCLA
Not applicable
California Proposition 65

This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals

State Right-to-Know

Not applicable

U.S. Department of Transportation

Reportable Quantity (RQ):
DOT Marine Pollutant
DOT Severe Marine Pollutant

N
N
N

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This product does not contain any DHS chemicals.
Other International Regulations
Mexico - Grade

No information available

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Canada
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations (CPR) and
the MSDS contains all the information required by the CPR
WHMIS Hazard Class

Non-controlled

Prepared By

Regulatory Affairs
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Email: EMSDS.RA@thermofisher.com

Revision Date
Print Date
Revision Summary

10-Feb-2015
10-Feb-2015
This document has been updated to comply with the US OSHA HazCom 2012 Standard
replacing the current legislation under 29 CFR 1910.1200 to align with the Globally
Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)

16. Other information

Disclaimer
The information provided on this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered as a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
material or in any process, unless specified in the text.

End of SDS

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