1.  Hazardous ingredients

Material or mixtures : p-Dimethylaminobenzaldehyde 5% (cas # 100-10-7)

Oral (LD50) : 500 mg/Kg (rat)

Hydrochloric acid 25% (cas # 7647-01-0)

Oral (LD50) : 900 mg/Kg (rat)

Amyl alcohol 75% (cas # 71-41-0)

Oral (LD50) : 2200 mg/Kg (rat)

Toxicity : not available

2. Physical data

Boiling point : not available

Vapor pressure : not available

Vapor density : not available

Solubility in water : complete

Appearance : liquid, colorless, and clear

Specific gravity : not available

% volatile/volume : not available

Evaporation rate : not available

Odor : strong and characteristic

3. Fire and explosion hazard data

Flash point : not available

Ignition temperature : not available

Risks: flammable

Extinguishing media : water, dry chemicals, CO₂

Special fire fighting procedures : use an extinguisher appropriate to the surrounding material that is burning

4. Health hazard data and protection information

Permissible exposure  limit: 5ppm as chlorine

Carcinogenicity : not available

Eyes contact: burns. Wear safety goggles. Wash thoroughly with plenty running lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes, holding the eyelids open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the non-affected eye. Call a physician

Skin contact: burns and irritation. Remove contaminated clothing. Wear rubber gloves and apron. Wash thoroughly with plenty running lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician

Inhalation: irritation upper respiratory tract. Mechanical ventilation.  Take proper precautions to ensure your own safety before attempting rescue. Remove to fresh air or give oxygen. Call a physician

Ingestion: Never give anything by mouth if victim is rapidly losing consciousness. Rinse mouth with plenty of water. Do not induce vomiting. Have victim drink 200-400 ml of water. Call a physician.

5. Reactivity data

Stability : stable

Incompatible materials : bases and oxidants

Hazardous decomposition products : COx, HCl

Hazardous polymerisation : not applicable

6. Spill, leak  and precautions procedures

Preventives measures: wipe up with damp sponge and rinse with plenty of water. Use appropriate respirator

Waste disposal method: do not rinse down drain. Follow all local environmental disposal regulations

7. Special protection information

Handling and storing:  follow standard control. Keep away from direct light between 4-8  ̊C. Keep container tightly closed. Store away from heat and ignition sources

The above information is correct but do not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used as a guide. QUÉBACT shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or contact with the above product.