| [Fire Fighting] Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, sand, earth, water spray or regular foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or regular foam. | |
| [Fire Potential] Flammable/combustible material. May be ignited by friction, heat, sparks or flames. | |
| [Ingestion] Seek medical assistance. | |
| [Inhalation] Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. | |
| [Skin] Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water. | |
| [Eyes] In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. | |
| [Storage] Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage. | |
| [Handling] All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Skin] May cause burns. | |
| [Eyes] See Skin. | |
| [UN (DOT)] 1325 | |
| [Personal Protection] Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles. | |
| [Respirators] Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). | |
| [Exposure Effects] The toxological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Melting Point] 185 | |
| [Density] 1.00 g/cm3 (20 C) | |
| [Usage] A orange photosynthetic pigment important for photosynthesis. It is responsible for the orange colour of the carrot and many other fruits and vegetables. | |
| [Product Name] R(+)-alpha-Carotene | |
| [Synonyms] (6'R)-b,e-Carotene all-trans-a-Carotene | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_7488-99-5.htm">7488-99-5 | |
| [Formula] C40H56 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 536.88 | |
| [Merck] 12,1901 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 2067409 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-05-00-02620 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Make no contact with the spilled material. ELIMINATE all ignition sources and ground all equipment. With clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover loosely; move containers from spill area. | |
| [Stability] No data. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 1325 | |
| [Hazard Class] 4.1 | |
| [Packing Group] II; III |
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