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General Information
Revision date
2009-03-13
Product name
Guanidine Hydrochloride
Product Synonyms
Guanidinium Chloride
CAS No.
50-01-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Other non-specified industry: Analytical reagent
supplier name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview : WARNING! HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Solid. [Crystals.]
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation : Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Exposure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard. Serious effects may be delayed following exposure. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Skin : May be harmful in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Eyes : Irritating to eyes. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : None known. See toxicological information (section 11)
