General Information
Revision date
2011-03-25
Product name
o-Phthalaldehyde
Product name
o-Phthalaldehyde
Identification on the label/Trade name
+ Cidex-OPA (in Solution)
Product Synonyms
1,2-Benzenedicarboxaldehyde: Phthaldialdehyde; orlho-PHTHALALDEHYDE
CAS No.
643-79-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Refer to the instruction 800.424.9300 booklet for proper and OUTSIDE US
supplier name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Manufacturer Name
Therma Fisher Scientific
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Therma Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
+
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview Physical state + Solid. (Crystalline.] Color » Yellow. [Light]
Signal word
+ WARNING!
Hazard statements
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION, MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION, MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA.
Precautionary statements
— ; Donotingest. Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling, OSHAIHCS status + This material is considered hazardous by the
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation + Itfitating to respiratory system. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Skin : Severely irritating to the skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. 2115/2011. 19 Lie Science Researct PO) Box 117 Rockford. IL (818) 968-0747 www thermo com Pierce Biotechnology Inc. 5747 N. hleridan Road 61105 (815) 968-7316 Fax, o-Phthalaldehyde Eyes ‘Imitating to eyes.
Potential chronic health
effects allergic reaction may occur when subsequently exposed to very low levels. + May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Once sensitized, a severe 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, Target organs + May cause damage to the following organs: gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, stomach. Over-exposure signs/symptoms Inhalation + Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion No specific data, Skin : Adverse symptoms may include the following: imitation redness Eyes : Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irnitation walering redness Medical conditions Pre-existing skin disorders and disorders invelving any other target organs mentioned in aggravated by over- this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11}
