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[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
[Skin]

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
[Ingestion]

The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron.
[Respirators]

A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.
[Appearance]

Orange-yellow needles or powder.
[Solubility in water]

insoluble
[Melting Point]

170 - 175
[Density]

0.9348 g/cm3 (20 C)
[Usage]

For preparing curcuma paper, ph range 8-9, in detection of boron.
[Vapor Density]

13
[Product Name]

C.I. 75300
[Synonyms]

(E)-1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-1,6-heptadiene-3,5-dione
1,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, (1E,6E)-
1,6-Heptadiene-3,5-dione, 1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-, (E,E)-
C Yellow 15
Yellow Ginger
[CAS]

"CASEN_458-37-7.htm">458-37-7
[Formula]

C21H20O6
[Molecular Weight]

368.39
[EINECS]

207-280-5
[RTECS]

MI5230000
[RTECS Class]

Tumorigen; Mutagen; Natural Product
[Merck]

12,2744
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2306965
[Beilstein Reference]

4-08-00-03697
[Small spills/leaks]

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.
[Disposal Code]

3
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
[HS Code]

2914 50 00