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CAS
# 7220-79-3 METHYLENE BLUE for Microscopy |
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Section 1: Product Identification
Product
Name: Methylene Blue Chloride, Certified C.I. #52015
Synonym:
Basic Blue 9, Methylene Blue
Section
2: Composition / Information on Ingredients
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Principle Hazardous Component(s)
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% |
OSHA mg/m3 |
ACGIH |
NTP |
IARC |
OSHA |
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Methylene Blue (7220-79-3) |
~85 |
NE |
NE |
No |
No |
No |
Section
3: Hazard Identification
Emergency overview
Appearance:
Dark green crystals with bronze luster.
Immediate
effects: Risk of serious injury to eyes. Harmful if swallowed: Target
organs, Blood, Central Nervous System.
Potential
health effects
Primary
Routes of entry: Inhalation, Ingestion
Signs and Symptoms of Overexposure: May be harmful if swallowed. Prolong
exposure may cause allergic reaction.
Eyes: Risk of serious injury to eyes
Skin:
ND
Ingestion:
May be harmful if swallowed
Inhalation:
May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic
Exposure: NIF
Chemical
Listed As Carcinogen Or Potential Carcinogen: Not listed
See
Toxicological Information (Section11)
Potential
environmental effects
See
Ecological Information (Section 12)
Section
4: First Aid Measures
If accidental overexposure is suspected
Eye(s)
Contact: Immediately flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek
medical attention.
Skin
Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. In severe cases obtain medical
attention.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air; give artificial respiration if breathing has
stopped. Seek medical attention.
Ingestion:
If conscious, drink water and induce vomiting, immediately as directed by
medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Note
to physician
Treatment:
NIF
Medical
Conditions generally Aggravated by Exposure:
Section
5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: None
Flammable Limits: NA
Auto-ignition
point: ND
Fire Extinguishing Media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, Dry chemical powder or
appropriate foam.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Emits highly toxic fumes on thermal
decomposition
Hazardous
combustion products: Nitrogen oxides, Sulfur oxides, Carbon oxides and Chloride
compounds.
DOT
Class: Not regulated.
Section
6: Accidental Release Measures
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled: Take up and
containerize for proper disposal. Flush area thoroughly with water.
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of waste according to Federal, State and Local
Regulations.
Section
7: Handling and Storage
Precautions to be Taken in Handling and Storage: Keep container closed.
Storage
temperature: Room Temperature.
Storage
Pressure: NA
Section
8: Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Engineering Controls
Ventilation
required: Material should be handled or transferred in approved fume hood or
with adequate ventilation.
Personal
Protection Equipment
Respiratory
protection: NOISH/MSHA approved respirator.
Protective
gloves: Protective gloves (polyethylene, PVA or equivalent ) should be worn to prevent
skin contact.
Skin protection: Avoid contact, wash thoroughly after handling.
Eye protection: Wear chemical safety goggles.
Additional clothing and/or equipment: Safety shower and eye bath.
See
Composition/Information on Ingredients (Section2)
Section
9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance and Physical State: Dark green crystals with bronze luster.
Odor
(threshold): Odorless
Specific
Gravity (H2O=1): ND
Vapor
Pressure (mm Hg): ND
Vapor
Density (air=1): ND
Percent
Volatile by volume: ND
Evaporation
Rate (butyl acetate=1): ND
Boiling
Point: ND
Freezing
point / melting point: ND
pH: ND
Solubility in Water: 3.8 %
Molecular Weight: 373.92
Section
10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat.
Materials
to Avoid (Incompatibility): Caustic alkali. Dichromate’s, reducing agents,
alkali iodides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxides, Carbon dioxides, Nitrogen
oxides, sulfur oxides, Chloride compounds.
Hazardous Polymerization: Does not occur.
Section
11: Toxicological Information
Results
of component toxicity test performed: The chemical, physical and toxicological
properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Test on laboratory animals
indicate material may produce adverse mutagenic and reproductive effects
Human
experience: ND
This
product does not contain any compounds listed by NTP or IARC or
regulated by OSHA as a carcinogen.
Section
12: Ecological Information
Ecological
Information: ND
Chemical
Fate Information: ND
Section
13 Disposal Considerations
RCRA
40 CFR 261 Classification: ND
Federal,
State and local laws governing disposal of materials can differ. Ensure proper
disposal compliance with proper authorities before disposal.
Section
14: Transportation Information
US
DOT Information: Proper shipping name: Not regulated.
Section
15: Regulatory Information
United
States Federal Regulations
MSDS
complies with OSHA’s Hazard Communication Rule 29, CFR 1910.1200.
SARA:
ND
SARA
Title III: ND
RCRA:
ND
TSCA:
Section 8 (B) Chemical Inventory. Risk notification: 8EHQ-0892-8826. Test
submission, data base January 2001.
CERCLA:
ND
State
Regulations
California
Proposition 65: NIF
International
Regulations
Canada
WHMIS: NIF
Europe
EINECS Numbers: EC NO: 200-515-2
Section
16: Other Information
Label
Information:
European
Risk and Safety Phrases: Harmful, R41; Risk of serious damage to eyes, R22;
Harmful if swallowed, S26; In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with
plenty of water and seek medical advice, S39; Wear eye/face protection.
European
symbols needed: NIF
Canadian
WHMIS Symbols: NIF
Hazard
Rating: Health: ND; Fire: ND; Reactivity: ND
(0=least, 1=Slight, 2=Moderate, 3=High, 4=Extreme)
Abbreviations
used in this document
NE=
Not established
NA=
Not applicable
NIF=
No Information Found
ND=
No Data
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