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Gemfibrozil

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[Flash Point]

142
[Fire Fighting]

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

If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician.
[Inhalation]

If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If breathing becomes difficult, call a physician.
[Skin]

In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Call a physician.
[Eyes]

In case of contact with eyes, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Call a physician.
[Storage]

Keep tightly closed. Store in a cool dry place.
[Inhalation]

Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[Hazards]

Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
[EC Risk Phrase]

22
[EC Safety Phrase]

36
[Personal Protection]

Wear appropriate government approved respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing.
[Exposure Effects]

Harmful. Harmful if swallowed. Target organ(s): Liver. Blood.
[Solubility in water]

0.13 g/L (25 C)
[Melting Point]

59 - 61
[Boiling Point]

395
[Vapor Pressure]

6E-7 (25 C)
[pKa/pKb]

4.75 (pKa)
[Heat Of Vaporization]

68.0 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Lipid regulating agent.
[Product Name]

Gemfibrozil
[Synonyms]

2,2-Dimethyl-5-(2,5-xylyloxy)valeric acid
5-(2,5-Dimethylphenoxy)-2,2-dimethylpentanoic acid
Lopid
[CAS]

"CASEN_25812-30-0.htm">25812-30-0
[Formula]

C15H22O3
[Molecular Weight]

250.34
[EINECS]

247-280-2
[RTECS]

YV7120000
[RTECS Class]

Tumorigen; Drug; Reproductive Effector; Human Data
[Merck]

12,4394
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1881200
[Beilstein Reference]

6-06
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete.
[Stability]

Stable at normal temperatures and pressures.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.