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CAS # 568-63-8 ERYTHROSINE B for MICROSCOPY

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1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE On Label : Erythrosine B

Alternative Names : None in common use.

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2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS Name :Erythrosine B

Minor Impurities : Not determined

CAS Number : 568-63-8

EINECS Number : Not listed

EEC Number :

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3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Designation :

HARMFUL

Risk Phrases

R20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

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4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

Eye Contact

Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. If symptoms arise, seek medical advice.

Skin Contact

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash affected area with soap and water.

Rinse thoroughly. If unusual symptoms are observed, seek medical advice.

Show the physician the container details.

Ingestion

Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water. In case of unusual symptoms, seek medical attention and show physician the container details.

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5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Medium

Use fire fighting measures which suit the environment and take into account other materials which may be involved. In general, water-based extinguishers should not be used for fires involving organic materials. Use carbon dioxide or dry powder.

Protective Equipment

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.

Hazardous Products of Combustion May Include: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen iodide (hydriodic acid).

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6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Protection

Avoid inhalation or contact of spilled material with skin or clothing. Wear protective equipment including rubber gloves, and eye protection. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental Protection

Take precautions to ensure product does not contaminate the ground or enter the drainage system.

Collection

Mix with vermiculite or proprietary absorbent material and transfer to sealed containers for disposal.

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7. HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling

Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially hazardous materials. Rubber gloves, eye protection and protective clothing should be worn. Operations should be carried out in an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.

Storage

Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool place.

Product is hygroscopic. Take precautions to avoid contact with atmospheric moisture.

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8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Respiratory

Avoid inhalation of product. Handle in an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.

Eye

Avoid eye contact. Wear safety spectacles or goggles.

Hands and Body

Avoid skin contact. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing.

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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance :

Brown powder

Physical Constants: C.I. 45430

Molecular Formula : C20H6I4Na2O5

Density : Not available

Flash Point : Not available

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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Specific Hazard

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents.

Decomposition

Hazardous products of decomposition may include: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen iodide (hydriodic acid).

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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION RTECS Number : LM5950000

Acute Toxicity

LD50 : ORL-RAT 1840mg/kg

Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

Chronic Toxicity

May cause damage to the thyroid.

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12. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS General

Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water courses or drainage systems.

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13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Disposal

Disposal should be via an approved contractor and should take full account of local regulations.

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14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION UN Number : 3143

Land Transport

ADR/RIC Code/Class: 6.1 /Packing Group III

Maritime Transport IMDG Code/Class : 6.1 /Packing Group III

Air Transport IATA Code/Class : 6.1 /Packing Group III

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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION CAS Number : 568-63-8

EINECS Number : Not listed

EEC Number :

UN Number : 3143

RTECS Number : LM5950000

Hazard Indication :HARMFUL

Risk and Safety Phrases

Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

Wear suitable protective clothing.

TSCA: Listed substance. _______________________________________________________________________________________
16. Preparation Information

Prepared by: BLULUX LABORATORIES (P) LTD.

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