| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Use with adequate ventilation. | |
| [Inhalation] Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Causes irritation of the mucous membrane and upper respiratory tract. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [Ingestion] May be harmful if swallowed. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 36/37/38 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible. Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Animal studies have reported the development of tumors. | |
| [Appearance] White powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] >220 | |
| [Boiling Point] Sublimes | |
| [Density] 1.67 g/cm3 | |
| [pKa/pKb] 9.40 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -.9 | |
| [Heat Of Combustion] -2499 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] Biochemical research, cosmetics. | |
| [Product Name] Guanine | |
| [Synonyms] 2-Amino-1,7-dihydro-6H-purin-6-one 2-Amino-3,7-dihydropurin-6-one 2-Aminohypoxanthine | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_73-40-5.htm">73-40-5 | |
| [Formula] C5H5N5O | |
| [Molecular Weight] 151.13 | |
| [EINECS] 200-799-8 | |
| [RTECS] MF8260000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Tumorigen; Mutagen | |
| [Merck] 13,4580 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 9680 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-26-00-03890 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Provide ventilation. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. |
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