Material Safety Data
Sheet
Methylene Blue, 0.1%
ACC# 91646
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: Methylene Blue, 0.1%
Catalog Numbers:
AC612590000, AC612595000
Synonyms: None.
Company
Identification:
Acros
Organics N.V.
One Reagent
Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ
07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For
emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 7732-18-5 |
Water |
99+% |
231-791-2 |
| 61-73-4 |
Methylene Blue |
0.1% |
200-515-2 |
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Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: blue clear liquid.
Caution! May cause eye
and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs: No data found.
Potential Health Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation. May cause eye injury.
Skin: May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The
toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. The
toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic: No information found.
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Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water
for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get
medical aid imme diately.
Skin: Get medical aid. Flush skin
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid. Do NOT
induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of
milk or water.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to
fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to
Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire
Fighting Measures |
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. Material will not burn. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media: Substance is noncombustible; use agent
most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flash Point: Not
applicable.
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not
available.
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1;
Flammability: 0; Instability: 0
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material
(e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Avoid
runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills
immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Provide
ventilation.
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Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with
adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep
container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage: Keep container closed when not in use. Store in a
cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
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Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be
equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation
to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
| Water |
none listed |
none listed |
none listed |
| Methylene Blue |
none listed |
none listed |
none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs: Water: No OSHA
Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Methylene Blue: No OSHA Vacated PELs
are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29
CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin: Wear
appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator
regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits
are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
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Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Clear liquid
Appearance: blue
Odor: Odorless.
pH: acidic
Vapor Pressure: 14 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Vapor Density: 0.7
Evaporation Rate:>1.0
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 100 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:0 deg C
Decomposition
Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Complete in water.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.0 (Water=1)
Molecular
Formula:Solution
Molecular Weight:Not available.
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions
to Avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials: Water Reactive Substances (e.g. Sulfuric Acid, Sodium Metal,
Potassium Metal, Calcium Carbide)..
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Negligible hazard..
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000
CAS# 61-73-4: SO5600000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral,
rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg;
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CAS#
61-73-4:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3500
mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1180
mg/kg;
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 61-73-4: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC,
NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology: No information found
Teratogenicity: No information found
Reproductive Effects:
No information found
Mutagenicity: No information found
Neurotoxicity: No information found
Other Studies:
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
No information available.
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Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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US
DOT |
Canada
TDG |
| Shipping Name: |
Not regulated as a hazardous material |
No information available. |
| Hazard Class: |
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| UN Number: |
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| Packing Group: |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS#
7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 61-73-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting
List
None of the chemicals are on the
Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product
are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section
12b
None of the chemicals are listed under
TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use
Rule
None of the chemicals in this material
have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding
RQs
None of the chemicals in this material
have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances
None of the chemicals in this
product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS #
61-73-4: immediate, delayed.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does
not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This
material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2
Ozone depletors.
Clean Water
Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are
listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this
product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not present
on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
CAS# 61-73-4 is not present on state lists
from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop
65
California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in
this product are listed.
European/International
Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC
Directives
Hazard Symbols:
Not
available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety
Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
WGK (Water
Danger/Protection)
CAS# 7732-18-5: No
information available.
CAS# 61-73-4: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7732-18-5 is
listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 61-73-4 is
listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada -
WHMIS
WHMIS: Not available.
This
product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the
Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information
required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure
List
CAS# 61-73-4 is listed on the Canadian
Ingredient Disclosure List.
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Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
8/24/2000
Revision #3 Date: 10/05/2004
The information above is
believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available
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