Dacarbazine

Appearance:

• Form: Solid
• Colour: Yellow, Green

Odour: Odourless

Change in condition

• Melting point/Melting range: 212-215 °C
• Boiling point/Boiling range: Undetermined.

Flash point: Not applicable.

Danger of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.

Vapour pressure: Undetermined.

Density:

• Bulk density at 20 °C: 650 kg/m³

∙ Solubility in / Miscibility with water: Slightly soluble.

• Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
• Work only in fume cupboard.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Prevent formation of dust.
• Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts or their assistants only.

Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:

• Store in a cool location.
• Store in dry conditions.

Information about storage in one common storage facility:

• Store away from flammable substances.
• Store away from foodstuffs.

Further information about storage conditions:

• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Protect from exposure to the light.

Recommended storage temperature: < 5 °C

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008

• Muta. 1B H340 May cause genetic defects.
• Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
• Repr. 2 H361d Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
• Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
• Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
• Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
• Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
• Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
• STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC

T; Toxic

R45-46: May cause cancer. May cause heritable genetic damage.

Xn; Harmful

R20/21/22-63: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.

Xi; Irritant

R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.