| [Flash Point] 346 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. | |
| [Fire Potential] Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames. | |
| [Ingestion] Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. 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. If irritation develops, get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Keep container closed when not in use. Refrigerator (approx 4 C). Do not expose to air. Store protected from light. Store under an inert atmosphere. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. Store protected from light. Handle under an inert atmosphere. Store protected from air. | |
| [Inhalation] Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Skin] Non-irritating to the skin. May cause skin discoloration. | |
| [Eyes] Non-irritating to the eyes. | |
| [Ingestion] Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [UN (DOT)] 1325 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: 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: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Exposure Effects] fatigue, irritability, headache, lethargy, papilledema, and increased intracranial pressure may be noted. Unusual effects include seizures and cranial nerve palsy. There is a well-established association between some Vitamin A congeners and a teratogenic outcome in infants whose mothers were exposed during pregnancy. <br>Although potentially toxic to nursing mothers, the vitamin A content in breast milk is minimal until ingestion of 50,000 international units/day or more (Bendich & Langseth, 1989). | |
| [Appearance] deep purple, hexagonal prisms from benzene & methanol. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Melting Point] 180 - 182 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 3E-16 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.00 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 15.51 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 92.9 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] Antioxidant. | |
| [Product Name] beta,beta-Carotene | |
| [Synonyms] All-trans-beta-carotene Carotaben Cyclohexene, 1,1'-(3,7,12,16-Tetramethyl-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-octadecanonaene-1,18-diyl)bis(2,6,6-trimethyl-(all-e)- Provatene Provitamin A | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_7235-40-7.htm">7235-40-7 | |
| [Formula] C40H56 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 536.88 | |
| [EINECS] 230-636-6 | |
| [RTECS] FI0329500 | |
| [RTECS Class] Mutagen | |
| [Merck] 12,1902 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1917416 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-05-00-02617 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Place under an inert atmosphere. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Air, oxidizing agents. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 1325 | |
| [Hazard Class] 4.1 | |
| [Packing Group] II; III |
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