S a f e t y D a t a S h e e t

According to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company or firm

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation

Name:

SPADNS

Synonym:

1,8-Dihydroxy-2-(4-Sulphophenylazo)-3,6-Naphthalenedisulphonic Acid, Trisodium Salt, 2-(4-Sulphophenylazo) Chromotropic Acid Trisodium Salt, Sulphanilic Acid Azochromotrop

REACH Registration Number: A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its use are exempted from registration according to Article 2 REACH Regulation (EC) Nº 1907/2006, the annual tonnage does not requiere a registration, the registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline or it is a mixture.

1.2 Use of the substance/preparation:

For laboratory utilisation, analysis, research and fine chemistry.

1.3 Identification of the company or firm:

PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.

C/Garraf 2

Polígono Pla de la Bruguera

E-08211 Castellar del Vallès

(Barcelona) Spain

Tel. (+34) 937 489 400

e-mail: product.safety@panreac.com

1.4 Emergency telephone:

Single telephone number for emergency calls: 112 (EU)

Tel.: (+34) 937 489 499

Identification of dangers

Classification of the substance or the mixture.

No hazardous mixture as specified in Regulation (CE) 1272/2008.

No hazardous mixture as specified in Classification (67/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE).

Component Composition/Information

Name: SPADNS

Formula: C16H9N2Na3O11S3 M.= 570,42 CAS [23647-14-5]

EC number (EINECS): 245-803-9

First aid

4.1 General indications:

Never provide drink or induce vomiting in the event of loss of consciousness.

4.2 Inhaling:

Go out into the fresh air. In the event sickness persists, seek medical assistance.

4.3 Contact with the skin:

Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. In the event of irritation, seek medical assistance.

4.4 Eyes:

Wash with plenty of water (for at least 15 minutes), keeping eyelids open. Seek medical assistance.

4.5 Swallowing:

Drink large amounts of water. In the event of sickness, seek medical assistance.

Fire-fighting means

5.1 Suitable fire-extinguishing means:

As appropriate to the environment.

5.2 Fire-fighting means which must NOT be used:

No specific data.

5.3 Special risks:

Combustible. Keep away from sources of ignition. In the event of fire, toxic fumes may form: NOx,SOx. Precipitate fumes formed with water. Do not allow extinguishing water into surface or underground water courses.

5.4 Protective equipment:

Suitable clothing and footwear. Self-contained breathing equipment.

Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage

6.1 Individual precautions:

Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing. Do not inhale the dust. Ensure adequate ventilation.

6.2 Precautions for care of the environment:

Avoid pollution of the soil, water supplies and drains.

6.3 Methods for collection/cleaning:

Collect up dry and deposit in waste containers for subsequent elimination in accordance with current legislation. Clean any remains with plenty of water.

Handling and storage

7.1 Handling:

Ensure good ventilation and renewal of the air in the premises.

7.2 Storage:

Well sealed containers.In a cool, dry, well ventilated place.Room temperature.

Staff exposure/protection controls

8.1 Technical protective measures:

Ensure good ventilation and renewal of the air in the premises.

8.2 Exposure limit control:

: Data not available.

8.3 Respiratory protection:

If dust forms, use suitable respiratory protection.

8.4 Hand protection:

Use suitable gloves

8.5 Eye protection:

Use suitable goggles.

8.6 Individual hygiene measures:

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash hands before breaks and when the job is done. Do not inhale the substance. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the workplace. Avoid the formation of dust.

8.7 Environmental exposure controls:

Fulfill the commitments under local environmental protection legislation.

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: solid

Colour: Red to brown

Granulometry: N/A

Odour: Characteristic.

pH: 6 ((1% sol.))

Melting point/freezing point: N/A

Initial boiling point and boiling range:

N/A

Flash point:

N/A

Flammability (solid, gas):

N/A

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:

N/A

Vapour pressure: N/A

Vapour density: N/A

Relative density:

N/A

Solubility: ~220 g/l in in water at 20°C

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:

N/A

Auto-ignition temperature:

N/A

Decomposition temperature: N/A

Viscosity: N/A

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Conditions which should be avoided:

The product is chemically stable under standar ambient conditions (room temperature).

10.2 Matter which should be avoided:

Strong oxidant agents.

10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:

Sulphoxides (in case of fire). Nitrogen oxides. Carbon monoxide. Carbon dioxide.

10.4 Complementary information:

No specific data.

Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:

: Data not available.

• Dangerous effects for health:

Through contact with the eyes: Can cause irritations If swallowed and inhaled: Can cause irritations Upon contact with the skin: Can cause irritations Risk of cutaneous absorption. Take the usual precautions for handling chemical products.

Environmental information

12.1 Toxicity:

12.1.1 - EC50 test (mg/l):

12.1.2. - Receptor medium:

Risk for the water environment

Risk for the land environment

12.1.3. - Observations:

Ecotoxic data not available.

12.2 Persistence and Degradability :

12.2.1 - Test:

BOD5

12.2.2. - Biotic degradation classification:

BOD5/COD

Biodegradability

12.2.3. - Abiotic degradation depending on pH:

12.2.4. - Observations:

Data not available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential:

12.3.1. - Test:

12.3.2. - Bioaccumulation:

Risk

12.3.3. - Observations:

Data not available.

12.4 Mobility in soil :

Data not available.

12.5 Assessment PBT and MPMB :

Data not available.

12.6 Other possible effects on the environment:

Do not allow it to enter soils or water channels.

Do not allow it to enter the sewage system.

Considerations regarding elimination

13.1 Substance or preparation:

In the European Union, there are no homogeneous standards established for elimination of chemical waste, which is waste of a special nature, and treatment and elimination of same is subject to the domestic legislation in each country.

In view of this, in each case, you should contact the competent authority or those companies legally authorized for elimination of waste.

2001/573/EC: Council Decision of 23 July 2001 amending Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as regards the list of wastes.Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 amending Directive 75/442/EEC on waste.

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13.2 Contaminated containers:

Contaminated containers and packaging of dangerous substances or preparations must be treated in the same manner as the actual products contained in them.

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.

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Information concerning transport

Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.

Regulatory information

This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.

Other information

The information included in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our most up-to-date knowledge, and is solely intended to inform regarding aspects of safety; the properties and characteristics indicated herein are not guaranteed.

In respect of the previous review, changes have been made to the following sections: 2, 3, 15

Date published: 3.11.10

Review number and date: 3 3.11.10