Supelco Phenolphthalein Indicator ACS, Reag. Ph Eur
Product Number: 1.07233
Brand: Millipore
Date of Revision: 04.07.2025
Date of Printing: 07.07.2025
Section 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifiers
Product Name: Phenolphthalein indicator ACS, Reag. Ph Eur
Product Number: 1.07233
Catalogue Number: 107233
Brand: Millipore
Index No.: 604-076-00-1
REACH No.: 01-2119498295-24-XXXX
CAS No.: 77-09-8
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses: Reagent for analysis
1.3 Information on the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company: BIOTECHA Eesti OÜ
Liimi 1
10621 TALLINN
ESTONIA
Email: TechnicalService@merckgroup.com
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency telephone #: 16662 (Poison Control Center)
+372 668 1294 (CHEMTREC)
Please contact your regional Merck representative for assistance in your country.
Section 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008):
- Skin irritation, Category 2 (H315: Causes skin irritation.)
- Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2 (H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.)
- Carcinogenicity, Category 1B (H350: May cause cancer.)
- Reproductive toxicity, Category 2 (H361f: Suspected of damaging fertility.)
2.2 Label elements
Labelling (REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008):
Hazard pictograms: ⚠️
Signal word: Warning
Hazard statements:
- H315: Causes skin irritation.
- H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H350: May cause cancer.
- H361f: Suspected of damaging fertility.
Precautionary statements:
- P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
- P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280: Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response:
- P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
- P308 + P313: If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
- P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
2.3 Other hazards
The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to be persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at a concentration of 0.1% or more.
Ecological information: The substance/mixture does not contain components that are suspected of causing endocrine disruption according to Article 57(f) of REACH, Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at a concentration of 0.1% or more.
Information on toxicity: The substance/mixture does not contain components that are suspected of causing endocrine disruption according to Article 57(f) of REACH, Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at a concentration of 0.1% or more.
Section 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1 Substances
Index No.: 604-076-00-1
EC No.: 201-004-7
Chemical name | CAS-No. | EC No. | Concentration (% w/w) | Factor (M Factor), SCL, ATE |
---|---|---|---|---|
Phenolphthalein | 77-09-8 | 201-004-7 | >= 90 <= 100 | Specific concentration limits Carc. 1B; H350 >= 1 % |
Section 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice: Show this safety data sheet to the doctor.
If inhaled: Move to fresh air. Call a doctor.
In case of skin contact:
- Skin contact: Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Wash off with plenty of water/shower. Consult a doctor.
In case of eye contact:
- Eye contact: Rinse with plenty of water. Call an ophthalmologist (eye doctor). Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Give water to drink (at least two glasses). Consult a doctor.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important symptoms and effects are described in marking (see section 2.2) or section 11.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available.
Section 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media: No restrictions are given for the extinguishing agents for this substance/mixture.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Main hazards arising from the substance during fire: Combustible.
Product hazards during combustion: Hazardous combustion gases or vapors may form during a fire.
Carbon oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Special protective equipment for firefighters: Only wear self-contained breathing apparatus in the danger zone. Avoid contact with skin and protective clothing.
Further information: Avoid contamination of surface water and groundwater with fire extinguishing water.
Section 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions: Advice for non-emergency personnel.
- Avoid creating dust and inhalation under any circumstances.
- Avoid contact with the substance.
- Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Evacuate the danger area, follow emergency procedures, consult an expert.
Protective measures are in Section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Environmental precautions: Do not pour product into drains.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Cleaning methods: Cover drains. Collect spilled substance, bind and pump away. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Collect carefully. Dispose of properly. Decontaminate the affected area. Avoid dust formation.
References to other sections: For disposal instructions see Section 13.
Section 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling, including any incompatibilities
Recommendations for safe handling: Work under local exhaust ventilation. Do not inhale the substance/mixture.
Hygiene measures: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Wear preventative skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with the substance.
Precautions are listed in Section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Information on storage conditions: Keep tightly closed. Dry. Store in a well-ventilated place. Store locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified and authorized personnel.
German storage class (TRGS 510): 6.1C, Combustible, Category 3 causing acute toxicity / highly toxic material or compound causing chronic damage
Further information on stability: Recommended storage temperature, see product label.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Some uses are listed in Section 1.2, other specific uses are not defined.
Section 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Occupational exposure limits: Does not contain substances for which occupational exposure limits are set.
8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipment:
- Eye/face protection: Wear eye protection that has been tested and approved according to the or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses.
- Hand protection:
- Material: Nitrile rubber
- Permeation time: 480 min
- Glove thickness: 0.11 mm
- Index of protection: Full contact
- Manufacturer: KCL 741 Dermatril® L
- Material: Nitrile rubber
- Permeation time: 480 min
- Glove thickness: 0.11 mm
- Index of protection: Splash contact
- Manufacturer: KCL 741 Dermatril® L
Remarks: This recommendation applies only to the product supplied for its intended use as described on the safety data sheet. For dissolution or mixing under conditions different from those stated in EN 16523-1, please contact the CE-approved glove supplier (e.g., KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Skin and body protection: Protective clothing.
Respiratory protection: Required when dust is generated.
Our recommendations for respiratory protection filters are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other relevant standards applicable to respiratory protection systems.
Recommended filter type: P3 type filter
The employer must ensure the maintenance, cleaning, and proper documentation of respiratory protective equipment.
Environmental exposure controls: Do not pour product into drains.
Section 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state: Solid
Color, appearance: White
Odor: Odorless
Odor threshold: Not applicable
Melting point: approx. 263.7 °C (approx. 1.013 hPa) Method: OECD Test Guideline 102 GLP: yes
Boiling point/boiling range: > 450 °C (1.013 hPa) Method: OECD Test Guideline 103
Flammability: Method: Combustible (solids) Remarks: The product is not flammable.
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: Data not available
Flash point: Not applicable
Auto-ignition temperature: Data not available
Decomposition temperature: Data not available
pH: Data not available
Viscosity, dynamic: Data not available
Viscosity, kinematic: Data not available
Flow time: Data not available
Solubility(ies):
- Water solubility: 0.00336 g/l (20 °C) pH: 5.8 - 6.1 Method: OECD Test Guideline 105 Slightly soluble
Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): log Pow: 0.9 (25 °C) pH: 6.6 Method: OECD Test Guideline 117 Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Vapor pressure: < 0.1 hPa (50 °C) Method: OECD Test Guideline 104 GLP: yes
Relative density: approx. 1.29 (20.6 °C) Method: OECD Test Guideline 109
Density: Data not available
Bulk density: 350 - 450 kg/m3
Relative vapor density: Data not available
Particle characteristics:
- Particle size: 56.6 μm Method: OECD Test Guideline 110
Section 9.2 Other information
Explosives: Not classified as an explosive substance.
Oxidizing properties: None
Flammability rate: Data not available
Self-ignition: 397 °C Method: Relative self-ignition temperature of solids
Evaporation rate: Data not available
Surface tension: 71.8 mN/m, 20 °C, OECD Test Guideline 115
Molecular mass: 318.33 g/mol
Section 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
The following applies to combustible organic substances and mixtures in general: explosion hazard is to be assumed.
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous reactions: Possible violent reaction with the following:
- Strong oxidizing agents
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Conditions to avoid: Information not available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire: See Section 5.
Section 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity:
- Oral: Data not available
- Inhalation: Data not available
- Dermal: Data not available
Skin corrosion/irritation:
- Skin - reconstructed human epidermis (RhE)
- Result: Irritant - 42 min (OECD Test Guideline 439)
Serious eye damage/irritation:
- Eyes - In vitro study
- Result: Non-corrosive - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 437)
Respiratory or skin sensitization:
- Respiratory or skin sensitization
- Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse
- Result: Does not sensitize the skin. (OECD Test Guideline 429)
Germ cell mutagenicity: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- Test type: Ames test
- Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
- Metabolic activation: with or without metabolic activation
- Method: OECD Test Guideline 471
- Result: negative
Carcinogenicity: Suspected of causing cancer in humans.
Reproductive toxicity: Suspected of damaging fertility.
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure: Data not available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure: Data not available
Aspiration hazard: Data not available
11.2 Further information
Endocrine disrupting properties:
- Product:
- Assessment: The substance/mixture does not contain components that are suspected of causing endocrine disruption to the environment according to Article 57(f) of REACH, Regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at a concentration of 0.1% or more.
Chronic toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral - 13 Weeks - Dose, if no observable effect level yet - 800 mg/kg
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
In case of large quantities:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Fever
- Heart disorders
- Central nervous system disorders
The substance has a laxative effect.
Other harmful properties cannot be excluded.
This substance must be handled with particular caution.
Section 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Components, parts:
Phenolphthalein:
- Toxic effect on Daphnia (water flea) and other aquatic invertebrates: EC50 (Daphnia magna): > 100 mg/l Result indicator: Immobilization Exposure time: 48 h Test type: Static test Analytical monitoring: yes Method: OECD Test Guideline 202 GLP: yes
- Toxicity to algae/aquatic plants: ErC50 (Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae)): > 3.33 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h Test type: Static test Method: OECD Test Guideline 201 GLP: yes
- NOEC (Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae)): 0.57 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h Test type: Static test Method: OECD Test Guideline 201 GLP: yes
Ecotoxicological assessment:
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute toxicity: The product has no known ecotoxicological effects.
- Hazardous to the aquatic environment, chronic toxicity: The product has no known ecotoxicological effects.
Section 12.2 Persistence and degradability
Components, parts:
Phenolphthalein:
- Biodegradation: Test type: aerobic Inoculum: activated sludge, not adapted Concentration: 105 mg/l Result: Readily biodegradable. Biodegradation: 76% Exposure time: 28 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 301F GLP: yes Remarks: The 10-day timeframe criterion was not met.
Section 12.3 Bioaccumulation
Components, parts:
Phenolphthalein:
- Partition coefficient (n-octanol/water): log Pow: 0.9 (25 °C) pH: 6.6 Method: OECD Test Guideline 117 Remarks: Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Section 12.4 Mobility in soil
Data not available
Section 12.5 Persistence, bioaccumulative and toxic properties and very persistent and very bioaccumulative properties assessment
Product:
- Assessment: The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to be persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT) or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at a concentration of 0.1% or more.
Section 12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
- Assessment: The substance/mixture does not contain components that are suspected of causing endocrine disruption.
Section 12.7 Other adverse effects
Components, parts:
Phenolphthalein:
- Ecological information: Data not available
Section 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product: Waste must be disposed of in accordance with national and local regulations. Keep chemicals in original containers. Keep separate from other waste. Treat uncleaned containers as the product itself. For reference, Waste Directive 2008/98/EC.
Section 14: Transport information
14.1 UN number or ID number
- ADR: Not classified as dangerous goods
- IMDG: Not classified as dangerous goods
- IATA_P: Not classified as dangerous goods
14.2 UN proper shipping name
- ADR: Not classified as dangerous goods
- IMDG: Not classified as dangerous goods
- IATA_P: Not classified as dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
- ADR: Not classified as dangerous goods
- IMDG: Not classified as dangerous goods
- IATA_P: Not classified as dangerous goods
14.4 Packing group
- ADR: Not classified as dangerous goods
- IMDG: Not classified as dangerous goods
- IATA (Cargo): Not classified as dangerous goods
- IATA_P (Passenger): Not classified as dangerous goods
14.5 Environmental hazards
Not classified as dangerous goods
14.6 Special precautions for user
Remarks: According to transport regulations, it is not classified as a dangerous substance.
14.7 Maritime transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL and the IBC Code
Not applicable to the product supplied.
Section 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
REACH - Restrictions on the manufacture, placing on the market and use of certain dangerous substances, mixtures and articles (Annex XVII):
- The following restrictions must be taken into account: Entry number 28: Phenolphthalein
- Entry number 75: If you intend to use this product as tattoo ink, please contact your supplier.
REACH - Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern (Article 59): Phenolphthalein
Regulation (EU) No 2024/590 on substances that deplete the ozone layer (recast): Not applicable
Regulation (EU) 2019/1021 on persistent organic pollutants (recast): Not applicable
REACH - List of substances subject to authorization (Annex XIV): Not applicable
Seveso III: Directive 2012/18/EU on the control of major-accident hazards involving dangerous substances, amending and repealing Council Directive 96/82/EEC and its subsequent amendments: Not applicable
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out for the substance.
Section 16: Other information
Full text of other abbreviations and acronyms
ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways; ADR - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road; AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals; ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials; bw - body weight; CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging Regulation; Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008; CMR - Carcinogenic, Mutagenic or toxic to Reproduction; DIN - German Institute for Standardization; DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada); ECHA - European Chemicals Agency; EC-Number - European Community number; ECx - Concentration of the test substance that causes an effect x% of the observed response; ELx - Loading rate that causes an effect x% of the observed response; EmS - Emergency Schedule; ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan); ErCx - Concentration of the test substance that causes an effect x% of the growth rate; GHS - Globally Harmonized System; GLP - Good Laboratory Practice; IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer; IATA - International Air Transport Association; IBC - International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk; IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentration; ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization; IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China; IMDG - International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code; IMO - International Maritime Organization; ISHL - Industrial Safety and Health Law (Japan); ISO - International Organization for Standardization; KECI - Korean Existing Chemicals Inventory; LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50% of a test population; LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose); MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships; n.o.s. - not otherwise specified; NO(A)EC - Observed (or expected) no-effect concentration; NO(A)EL - Observed (or expected) no-effect level; NOELR - No observed effect level reporting; NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals; OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention; PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance; PICCS - Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances; (Q)SAR - Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationship; REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals; RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail; SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature; SDS - Safety Data Sheet; SVHC - Substance of Very High Concern; TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory; TECI - Taiwan Existing Chemical Inventory; TRGS - Technical Rules for Hazardous Substances; TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (USA); UN - United Nations Organization; vPvB - very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative substance
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