===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:ETHIDIUM BROMIDE, 46065
NIIN:00N072370
MSDS Number: CBYBY
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:PHENANTHRIDINIUM, 3,8-DIAMINO-5-ETHYL-6-PHENYL-, BROMIDE;
(ETHIDIUM BROMIDE)
CAS:1239-45-8
RTECS #:SF7950000
OSHA PEL:N/K
ACGIH TLV:N/K
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT. CHRONIC:MAY ALTER GENETIC MATE RIAL. MAY CAUSE HERITABLE
GENETIC DAMAGE. TO THE BEST OF MFR'S KNOWLEDGE, THE CHEMICAL,
PHYSICAL & (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS:TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT
BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED. TARGET ORGAN DATA:TUMORIGENIC:ACTIVE
AS ANTI-CANCER AGENT. ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (RTE CS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL
ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:IN CASE OF ACCIDENT/YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MED ADVICE IMMED
(SHOW LBL WHERE POSS). EYES:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR
@ LST 15 MIN & SEEK MED ADVICE. SKIN:IMMED WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS
AMTS OF WATER. WASH CONTAM CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE
OXYG. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL MD.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY. CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN
A BAG AND HOLD FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND
WASH SPILL SITE AFT ER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN
EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. IRRITANT. MUTAGEN.
Other Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:WEAR CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EMERGENCY EYE WASH AND DELUGE
SHOWER . WEAR OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>500F,>260C
Appearance and Odor:SOLID.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN BROMIDE GAS.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.
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