beta-Escin Property

Melting point:

222-223°

alpha 

D27 -23.7° (c = 5 in methanol)

Boiling point:

764.81°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.1200 (rough estimate)

refractive index 

1.6500 (estimate)

storage temp. 

under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2–8 °C

solubility 

DMF: 1 mg/ml,DMSO: 1 mg/ml

form 

powder

color 

white

Safety

Hazard Codes 

Xn

Risk Statements 

22

Safety Statements 

22-24/25

WGK Germany 

2

RTECS 

KF6296000

HS Code 

2938900000

Toxicity

LD50 in mice, rats, guinea pigs (mg/kg): 1.4, 2.0, 7.2 i.v.; 134, 400, 188 orally (Hampel)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H332Harmful if inhaled

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P312Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P330Rinse mouth.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

beta-Escin Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

Peripheral vascular disorders

Uses

Escin has been used as a treatment for ischemic damage, hemorrhoids, and trauma or for recovery post-operation. Also used in the treatment of adenocarcinoma cell lines.