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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/
UNDERTAKING
1.1. Product identifiers
Product name/Colour Index Name: Dimethyl 2-aminoterephthalate
CAS-No. : 5372-81-6
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses: Dyes intermediates for Fibres
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company Name: M/s. Gopinath Chem-Tech Ltd
Regd Off: A-514 Atma House, 5th Floor, Opp.OLD RBI, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad
–9
Web: www.gopinathchemtech.in;
[email protected] Telephone:091-79-26582412/14
Fax: 091-79-30087994
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH
registrations this substance is toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
H411 Aquatic Chronic (Category 2)
2.2. Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram GHS09,
Single Word No signal word
Hazard statement(s)
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting
effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ vapours/ spray
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if in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water
P305/351/338 for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing
Other hazards-Not available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.1. Substances
Synonyms: Dimethyl 2-aminoterephthalat
Formula: C10H11NO4
Mw: 209.20 g/mol
Components: In accordance with Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (Point
3), the product contains:
Component Name CAS No EC No Content (%)
Dimethyl-2-amino 5372-81-6
226-364-2 ≤ 100%
terephthalat
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1. Description of first aid measures
General advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in
attendance.
If inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a
physician.
In case of eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
and consult a physician.
If swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth
with water. Consult a physician.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
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5.1. Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry
chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2. Precautions for fire-fighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for fire
fighting if necessary.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use
personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing dust. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
6.2. Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains directly.
6.3. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Pick up and arrange
disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed
containers for disposal.
6.4. Reference to other sections: Data not available
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Precautions for safe handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation
of dust. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.
Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Store in cool place.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
7.3. Specific end uses: Data not available
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection- Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate
government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin/Hand protection- Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to
use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer
surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated
gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory
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practices. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of
EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection- Impervious clothing, the type of protective equipment must
be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous
substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection- For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type
P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator. For higher level protection use type
OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use
respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government
standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance- Powder
b) Colour- Grey
c) pH- 6-8
d) Melting point- 133 °C @ 101.325 kPa
e) Flash point- no data available
f) Evaporation rate- no data available
g) Flammability (solid, gas) - Non-flammable (100%)
h) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits- no data available
i) Vapour pressure- 0.007 Pa @ 20 °C
j) Vapour density- no data available
k) Relative density- 0.53 g/cm³ @ 23 °C
l) Water solubility- 40 mg/L @ 20 °C and pH 6.9
m) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water- 2.32 @ 23 °C and pH 7
n) Autoignition temperature- 270 °C @ 2000 kPa
o) Decomposition temperature- no data available
p) Explosive properties- no data available
q) Oxidizing properties- No information available (100%)
9.2. Other safety information- no data available
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
10.1. Reactivity- no data available
10.2. Chemical stability-Stable under recommended storage conditions. The test
item starts to decompose in the sealed glass vial at 269 °C
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions- no data available
10.4. Conditions to avoid- no data available
10.5. Incompatible materials- Oxidizing Material
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products- Hazardous decomposition products
formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen
chloride gas
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
Oral: LD50: > 2000 mg/kg body weight in both male and female
animals
Dermal: No study available
Inhalation: No study available
Skin corrosion/irritation: No adverse effect observed (not irritating)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation: No adverse effect observed (not
irritating)
Respiratory or skin sensitization: No study available
Germ cell mutagenicity: no data available
Carcinogenicity: no data available
Reproductive toxicity: no data available
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure): no data available
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure): no data available
Aspiration hazard: no data available
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: no data available
Additional Information: RTECS: no data available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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12.1. Toxicity : LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 8.94 mg/l - 96 h
(Dimethyl 2-aminoterephthalate)
12.2. Persistence and degradability: Data not available
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential: This substance/mixture contains no components
considered to be persistent, bio accumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and
very bio accumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.4. Mobility in soil: Data not available
12.5. Other adverse effects: Data not available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1. Waste treatment methods: Observe all federal, state, and local
environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to
dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and
burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
13.2. Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Transport of dangerous goods by land: With regard to ADR 2021 and RID 2021:
UN Number: Not regulated
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not dangerous
Transport Hazardous Class: Not Classified
Labels: Not dangerous
Packing Group: No data available
Special Precautions for User: No data available
Special Regulations: No data available
Tunnel Restrictions: No data available
Physio-Chemical Properties: No data available
Limited Quantity: No data available
Maritime Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
Transport of dangerous goods by Sea: With regard to IMDG 40-20:
UN Number: Not dangerous
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not Listed
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Transport Hazardous Class: Not Classified
Labels: Not dangerous
Packing Group: No data available
Marine Pollutant: No data available
Special Precautions for User: No data available
Special Regulations: No data available
EmS Codes: No data available
Physio-Chemical Properties: No data available
Limited Quantity: No data available
Segregation group: No data available
Maritime Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
Transport of dangerous goods by air: With regard to IATA/ICAO 2022:
UN Number: Not dangerous
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not Listed
Transport Hazardous Class: Not Classified
Labels: Not dangerous
Packing Group: No data available
Environmental Hazards: No data available
Special Precautions for User: No data available
Special Regulations: No data available
Physio-Chemical Properties: No data available
Maritime Transport in bulk according to IMO instruments
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive
and shall be used only as a guide. We shall not be held liable for any damage resulting
from handling or from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice or
packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale. Last Updated on 01-01-2025.
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