International Chemical Safety Cards

FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 220

ICSC: 1683

C.I. Fluorescent brightener 220
See notes
C₄₀H₄₄N₁₂O₁₆S₄•4Na
Molecular mass: 1128
ICSC # 1683
CAS # 16470-24-9
RTECS # GD0120200
October 12, 2006 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION		Local exhaust. Breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness.	Safety goggles	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Personal protection: protective gloves. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 1683

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 220

ICSC: 1683

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE TO YELLOW POWDER

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating and on burning producing toxic and corrosive gases including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

INHALATION RISK:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered .

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Decomposes below boiling point at about 330°C
Melting point: > 300°C

Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 15 (good)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: - 2.8

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

N O T E S

The full IUPAC name is tetrasodium 4,4'-bis((4-(bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino)-6-(4-sulphonatoanilino)-1,3,5-triazin-2-yl)amino)stilbene-2,2'-disulphonate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1683	FLUORESCENT BRIGHTENER 220
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.