MSDS Name: Naphthalene
Catalog Numbers: AC164210000, AC164210010, AC164210025, AC180200000, AC180200010, AC180200050, AC180202500, AC180900000, AC180900010, AC180902500, S76307, S763071, N134-500, N7-500
Synonyms: Coal tar camphor; Tar camphor; Naphthalin; White tar; Naphthene; Moth flakes: Moth balls.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Individuals with a glucose-6-phosphate dehyrogenase deficiency are hypersensitive to the effects of naphthalene.

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. Water runoff can cause environmental damage. Dike and collect water used to fight fire. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Flammable solid. Dusts may be an explosion hazard if mixed with air at critical proportions and in the prescence of an ignition source. Volatile solid that gives off flammable vapors when heated.
Extinguishing Media: Water or foam may cause frothing. Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
Flash Point: 78 deg C ( 172.40 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 526 deg C ( 978.80 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:0.90 vol %
Upper: 5.90 vol %
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 2; Instability: 0

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. 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. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Use only with adequate ventilation.
Storage: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Storage under a nitrogen blanket has been recommended. Store protected from moisture. Separate from oxidizing materials.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection

Engineering Controls: Use explosion-proof ventilation equipment. Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name	ACGIH	NIOSH	OSHA - Final PELs
Naphthalene	10 ppm TWA; 15 ppm STEL; skin - potential for cutaneous absorption	10 ppm TWA; 50 mg/m3 TWA 250 ppm IDLH	10 ppm TWA; 50 mg/m3 TWA

OSHA Vacated PELs: Naphthalene: 10 ppm TWA; 50 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: Distinctive mothball-like.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 0.05 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Vapor Density: 4.4 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate:<1.0 (butyl acetate=1)
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 218 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:79 - 82 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:540 deg C
Solubility: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:0.9900g/cm3
Molecular Formula:C10H8
Molecular Weight:128.17

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid: Ignition sources, dust generation, moisture, excess heat, exposure to moist air or water, steam.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 91-20-3: QJ0525000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 91-20-3:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg Mild;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >340 mg/m3/1H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 316 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 490 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >20 gm/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = >2500 mg/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 91-20-3:
California: carcinogen, initial date 4/19/02
IARC: Group 2B carcinogen
Epidemiology: Incidents in which blankets or clothing containing naphthal ene caused acute hemolysis in infants, in some cases f atal, have been described. The percutaneous absorption a nd systemic intoxication with naphthalene can be facilitated by oily vehicles.
Teratogenicity: Naphthalene and its metabolites have been reported to cross the human placenta in amounts sufficient to cause fetal toxicity. Oral, rat: TDLo = 4500 mg/kg (female 6-15 day(s) after conception) Effects on Embryo or Fetus - fetotoxicity (except death, e.g., stunted fetus) and Specific Developmental Abnormalities - other developmental abnormalities.; Intraperitoneal, rat: TDLo = 5925 mg/kg (female 1-15 day(s) after conception) Specific Developmental Abnormalities - musculoskeletal system and cardiovascular (circulatory) system.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity: Micronucleus Test: Human, Lymphocyte = 30 mg/L.; Cytogenetic Analysis: Hamster, Ovary = 30 mg/L.; Sister Chromatid Exchange: Hamster, Ovary = 15 mg/L.
Other Studies: Standard Draize Test: Administration onto the skin (rabbit) = 495 mg (Mild).; Standard Draize Test: Administration int o the eye (rabbit) = 100 mg (Mild).

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 1.60 mg/L; 96 Hr; Flow-through at 15 CFish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 6.14 mg/L; 96 Hr; Flow-through at 24.5 CWater flea Daphnia: EC50 = 2.16-8.60 mg/L; 48 Hr; UnspecifiedBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 0.93 mg/L; 30 min; Microtox testFish: Pink salmon: LC50 = 1.24 mg/L; 96 Hr; (fry) Static bioassay at 12°C Releases into water are lost due to volatilization, photolysis, adsorption, and biodegradation. The principal loss processes will depend on local conditions but half-lives can be expected to range from a couple of days to a few months. When adsorbed to sediment, biodegradation occurs much more rapidly than in the overlying water column. When spilled on land, naphthalene is adsorbed moderately to soil and undergoes biodegradation. However, in some cases it will appear in the groundwater where biodegradation still may occur if conditions are aerobic.
Environmental: Bioconcentration occurs to a moderate extent but since depuration and metabolism readily proceed in aquatic organisms, this is a short term problem. transport and disposal of fuel oil, coal tar, etc. In the atmosphere, naphthalene rapidly photodegrades (half-life 3-8 hr). Naphthalene shows low biological oxygen demand and is expected to cause little O2 depletion in aquatic systems.
Physical: Log P (oct) = 3.01 - 3.59
Other: Harmful to aquatic life in very low concentrations.

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: CAS# 91-20-3: waste number U165.

Section 14 - Transport Information

	US DOT	IATA	RID/ADR	IMO	Canada TDG
Shipping Name:	NAPHTHALENE, CRUDE				NAPHTHALENE
Hazard Class:	4.1				4.1
UN Number:	UN1334				UN1334
Packing Group:	III				III

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 91-20-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
CAS# 91-20-3: Effective 6/1/87; Sunset 6/1/97
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.
SARA

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 91-20-3: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 91-20-3: acute, chronic, flammable.
Section 313
This material contains Naphthalene (CAS# 91-20-3, 98%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 91-20-3 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP). This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 91-20-3 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. CAS# 91-20-3 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 91-20-3 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 91-20-3 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with the California Safe Drinking Water Act: WARNING: This product contains Naphthalene, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer. 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 N
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Safety Phrases:
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S 60 This material and its container must be
disposed of as hazardous waste.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to
special instructions/safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 91-20-3: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 91-20-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product does not have a WHMIS classification.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 91-20-3 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
CAS# 91-20-3: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3) OEL-
AUSTRALIA:TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3);STEL 15 ppm (75 mg/m3) OEL-BELGIUM:TW
A 10 ppm (52 mg/m3);STEL 15 ppm (79 mg/m3) OEL-DENMARK:TWA 10 ppm (50
mg/m3) OEL-FINLAND:TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3);STEL 20 ppm (10 mg/m3) OEL
-FRANCE:TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3) OEL-GERMANY:TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3) OEL-
HUNGARY:TWA 40 mg/m3;STEL 80 mg/m3;Skin OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 10 pp
m (50 mg/m3) OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3) OEL-POLAND:TW
A 20 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 20 mg/m3 OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 10 ppm (50 m
g/m3) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 10 ppm (50 mg/m3);STEL 15 ppm (75 mg/m3)
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW
ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 5/14/1999
Revision #6 Date: 2/06/2004

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