Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
77-09-8
Name of the chemical
Phenolphthalein
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2009-03-09
Product name
PHENOLPHTHALEIN
Product Synonyms
3,3-bis(p-hydroxyphenyl) phthalide; 3,3-bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1(3H)-isobenzofuranore
CAS No.
77-09-8
Emergency telephone
703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Mallnckrodt Baker, Inc
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD. CONTAINS PHENOLPHTHALEIN WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER. Risk of cancer depends on level and duration of exposure. SAF-T-DATA(tm) Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) Health Rating: 2 - Moderate (Cancer) Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight Reactivity Rating: 0 - None Contact Rating: 1 - Slight Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage
Color Code Green (General Storage)
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Nuisance dust. May cause coughing and sneezing. Ingestion: Cathartic. Very active, even in small amounts (30-100 mg). May cause purging, collapse, and fall of blood pressure or an itching skin rash that can become ulcerous. Other systemic effects are not well known. Skin Contact: Not classified as an irritant but may be absorbed via moist or oily surfaces. Symptoms may resemble those from ingestion exposure. Eye Contact: Slight irritant. Chronic Exposure: Suspect cancer hazard; contains phenolphthalein which may cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on level and duration of exposure. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or impaired respiratory function may be more susceptible to the effects of the substance.
