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Zeaxanthin

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[Fire Fighting]

Extinguish using carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or appropriate foam. Water spray. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with the skin and eyes.
[Storage]

Maintain at -20 C in a tightly sealed container.
[Inhalation]

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.
[Skin]

Immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
[Eyes]

Immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice
[Ingestion]

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water, provided person is concious. Seek medical advice.
[Personal Protection]

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots & heavy rubber gloves.
[Appearance]

Orange-brown powder.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

207
[Density]

1.01 g/cm3 (20 C)
[pKa/pKb]

14.6
[Partition Coefficient]

11.84
[Usage]

Carotenoid.
[Refractive Index]

 
[Product Name]

(3R,3'R)-beta,beta-Carotene-3,3'-diol
[Synonyms]

(1S)-4-[(1E,3E,5E,7E,9E,11E,13E,15E,17E)-18-[(4S)-4-Hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl]-3,7,12,16-tetramethyl-octadeca-1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15,17-nonaenyl]-3,5,5-trimethyl-cyclohex-3-en-1-ol
all-trans-Anchovyxanthin
b,b-Carotene-3,3'-diol, (3R,3'R)
[CAS]

"CASEN_144-68-3.htm">144-68-3
[Formula]

C40H56O2
[Molecular Weight]

568.88
[EINECS]

205-636-4
[Merck]

12,10248
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep-up/absorb in suitable material, place in a container and hold for disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after pick-up complete.
[Combustion Products]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.