Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS#	Chemical Name	Percent	EINECS/ELINCS
95-14-7	Benzotriazole	>98	202-394-1

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

Appearance: yellow-beige flakes.
Warning! Flammable solid. Heating may cause an explosion. Can decompose violently at elevated temperatures. Causes eye, skin, and respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.
Target Organs: Central nervous system, respiratory system, eyes, skin, autonomic nervous system.


Potential Health Effects
Eye: Causes eye irritation.
Skin: Causes skin irritation. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Not expected to cause an allergic skin reaction.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause headache, nausea, fatigue, and dizziness. May cause central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system effects.
Inhalation: Causes respiratory tract irritation. May cause central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous system effects. Harmful if inhaled.
Chronic: No information found.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move 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. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. This material in sufficient quantity and reduced particle size is capable of creating a dust explosion. Flammable solid. Explosive decomposition may occur under fire conditions.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: 170 deg C ( 338.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 400 deg C ( 752.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:2.4 Vol%
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 2; Instability: 2

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Avoid breathing dust. May explode during vacuum distillation. Do not use this process. Exercise caution in heating, especially in a closed container.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Flammables-area.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Benzotriazole	none listed	none listed	none listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: Benzotriazole: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
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 gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Flakes
Appearance: yellow-beige
Odor: characteristic odor - weak odor
pH: 5 (25g/l aq.sol)
Vapor Pressure: .04 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Vapor Density: 4.1 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate:Negligible.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 204 deg C @ 15 mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:94-99 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:> 160 deg C
Solubility: 25 g/l (20°C)
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C6H5N3
Molecular Weight:119.13

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions. Heating may cause an explosion. Dusts may form an explosion hazard. May explode during vacuum distillation. Material can decompose violently above 285°C. Avoid temperatures above 185°C. The Cleveland Open Cup flash point is 211°C.
Conditions to Avoid: Ignition sources, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:      
CAS# 95-14-7: DM1225000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 95-14-7:
     Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 1910 mg/m3/3H;
     Oral, mouse: LD50 = 615 mg/kg;
     Oral, rat: LD50 = 560 mg/kg;
     Skin, rat: LD50 = >1 gm/kg;
.
Rabbit, LDLo Dermal: 450 mg/kg. (RTECS)
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 95-14-7: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.

Epidemiology: No data available.
Teratogenicity: No information found
Reproductive Effects: No information found
Mutagenicity: Mutation in microorganisms:
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

No information available.

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	FLAMMABLE SOLIDS, TOXIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.	FLAMMABLE SOLIDS, TOXIC, ORGANIC,
Hazard Class:	4.1	4.1
UN Number:	UN2926	UN2926
Packing Group:	II	II
Additional Info:		N.O.S.

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
     CAS# 95-14-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
     CAS# 95-14-7: Effective 4/13/89, Sunset 12/19/95
Chemical Test Rules
     None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
     None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
     None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
     None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
     None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
     CAS # 95-14-7: immediate, reactive.
Section 313      No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
     This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
     This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
     This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
     None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
     None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
     CAS# 95-14-7 can be found on the following state right to know lists: Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
     XN F
Risk Phrases:
     R 11 Highly flammable.
     R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
     swallowed.
     R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
     R 5 Heating may cause an explosion.

Safety Phrases:
     S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
     water and seek medical advice.
     S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pr
     otection.
     S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
     immediately (show the label where possible).
     S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
     .

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
     CAS# 95-14-7: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
     CAS# 95-14-7 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
     This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B, D2B, B4.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #7 Date: 7/06/2005

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