| [Flash Point] 180 | |
| [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. | |
| [Fire Potential] May burn but does not ignite readily. | |
| [Ingestion] If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious. Call a physician immediately. | |
| [Inhalation] If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | |
| [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 at 2-8 C | |
| [Inhalation] May be harmful if inhaled. Material may be irritating to mucous membranes 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. | |
| [Hazards] Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] 61 36/38 50/53 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] 53 37/39 45 60 61 | |
| [UN (DOT)] 3077 | |
| [Personal Protection] Compatible chemical-resistant gloves. Chemical safety goggles. | |
| [Respirators] Government approved respirator. | |
| [Exposure Effects] Toxic. Dangerous for the environment. May cause harm to the unborn child. Irritating to eyes and skin. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. | |
| [Appearance] White powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Melting Point] 219 - 220 | |
| [Boiling Point] 521 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 1E-11 (25 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 4.79 (pKa) | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 83.6 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] Used to treat severe psoriasis. Only used when other treatments prove ineffective. | |
| [Product Name] Etretin | |
| [Synonyms] 9-(4-Methoxy-2,3,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid Neotigason Soriatane | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_55079-83-9.htm">55079-83-9 | |
| [Formula] C21H26O3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 326.44 | |
| [EINECS] 259-474-4 | |
| [RTECS] RA8460000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Drug; Reproductive Effector; Human Data | |
| [Merck] 12,114 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 2158933 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 6-10 | |
| [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. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide. | |
| [Combustion Products] Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |
| [UN Number] 3077 | |
| [Hazard Class] 9 | |
| [Packing Group] III |
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