PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: White or yellowish-white to pale orange fine crystalline powder. Odorless. Aqueous solution is acidic. Colorless to pH 8.5; pink to deep-red above pH 9. Colorless in presence of large amounts of alkali. Tasteless. (NTP, 1992)

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Insoluble in water.

Literature sources indicate that this compound is nonflammable. (NTP, 1992)

SYMPTOMS: Exposure to this compound may cause purging, collapse and erythematous, itching skin rash that may progress to persistent ulceration. Acute exposure may cause hypotension, vomiting, watery or bloody diarrhea, pallor, rapid heart rate, coma and death. Other symptoms include burning pain in the mouth and stomach and tenesmus. Eye contact may result in edema of the eyelids and conjunctival ecchymoses. It may also result in irritation, redness and pain. It has occasionally caused albuminuria and hemoglobinurea. It may also cause skin rash. Other symptoms include pink coloring of the urine and feces, allergic reactions including fixed-drug eruption, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (resembles lupus erythematosus), osteomalacia, protein-losing gastroenteropathy, and fluid and electrolyte deficits. Exposure has also caused cerebral and pulmonary edema, oliguria and severe acidosis. Hypothermia has also been reported. Other symptoms include abdominal cramps, cardiac and respiratory distress, lack of sphincter control, flaccid paralysis, fixed mydriasis, intense cyanosis, undetectable blood pressure or pulse, toxic epidermal necrolysis, and bullous lesions on the hands, lips, mouth and tongue.

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound may cause skin, eye and gastrointestinal tract irritation. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes. (NTP, 1992)

PHENOLPHTHALEIN is incompatible with alkaloids. (NTP, 1992)

• Esters, Sulfate Esters, Phosphate Esters, Thiophosphate Esters, and Borate Esters
• Phenols and Cresols

No information available.

Excerpt from ERG Guide 128 [Flammable Liquids (Water-Immiscible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 50 meters (150 feet) in all directions.

LARGE SPILL: Consider initial downwind evacuation for at least 300 meters (1000 feet).

FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)

Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. A water spray may also be used. (NTP, 1992)

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: Should a spill occur while you are handling this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with 60-70% ethanol and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with 60-70% ethanol to pick up any remaining material. Seal the absorbent paper, and any of your clothes, which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with 60-70% ethanol followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should store this material at ambient temperatures. (NTP, 1992)

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)

No information available.

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)

• 3,3-BIS(4-HYDROXYPHENYL)-1(3H)-ISOBENZOFURANONE
• 3,3-BIS(4-HYDROXYPHENYL)PHTHALIDE
• 3,3-BIS(P-HYDROXYPHENYL)PHTHALIDE
• EUCHESSINA
• FEEN-A-MINT GUM
• KOPROL
• LAXOGEN
• LILO
• NCI-C55798
• O-TOLUIC ACID, ALPHA-(P-HYDROXYPHENYL)-ALPHA-4-OXO-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE-
• PHENOLPHTHALEIN
• PHTHALIMETTEN
• PHTHALIN
• PURGA
• PURGEN
• PURGOPHEN
• SPULMAKO-LAX
• TRILAX