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OFI TESTING EQUIPMENT, INC.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION I - PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
CONGO RED SOLUTION
Chemical Name:
CONGO RED INDICATOR SOLUTION
Trade Name:
221-00
OFI Part No.
Chemical Family:
C32H22N6Na2O6S2
Formula:
OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
Manufacturer:
1006 West 34th Street
Houston, TX 77018 U.S.A.
(713) 880-9885
In Case of Emergency Spills,
In the USA, call INFOTRAC at 1-800-535-5053 day or night
Leaks, Fire, Exposure or
Outside the USA, call collect, (352) 323-3500
Accident:
SECTION II - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: May Cause Stomach Upset if Injested. May Cause Skin and Eye Irritation.
Inhalation: No Adverse Health Effects Expected from Inhalation.
Ingestion: Large Doses may Cause Stomach Upset.
Skin: Not Expected to be a Health Hazard. May Cause Slight Irritation.
Eye Contact: Splashes may Cause Irritation.
No Information Found.
Chronic Exposure:
No Information Found.
Aggravated by Exposure:
SECTION III - COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS #: CHEMICAL NAME
Congo Red 0.1%
573-58-0
SECTION IV - FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Not Expected to Require First Aid Measures
Ingestion: If Large Amounts were Swallowed, Give Water to Drink and Get Medical Advice.
Skin: Wash Exposed area with Soap and Water. Get Medical Advice if Irritation Develops.
In case of Contact, Immediately Flush Eyes with Plenty of Water for at Least 15 Minutes, Lifting
Eyes:
Upper and Lower Eyelids Occasionally. Call a Physician if Irritation Persists.
SECTION V - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire: Not Considered to be a Fire Hazard.
Explosion: Not Considered to be an Explosion Hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any Means Suitable for Extinguishing Surrounding Fire.
Special Information: Use Protective Clothing and Breathing Equipment Appropriate for the Surrounding Fire.
SECTION VI - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Ventilate Area of Leak or Spill. Wear Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment as Specified in
Section 8. Contain and Recover Liquid when Possible. Collect Liquid in an Appropriate Container
or Absorb with an Inert Material (e.g., Vermiculite, Dry Sand, Earth), and Place in a
Chemical Waste Container. Do Not Use Combustible Materials, such as Saw Dust.
Dilute with Water and Flush to Sewer if Local Ordinances allow.
SECTION VII - HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep in a Tightly Closed Container, Stored in a Cool, Dry, Ventilated Area. Protect against
Physical Damage. Protect from Freezing and Direct Sunlight.
SECTION VIII - EXPOSURE CONTROL / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ventilation System: Not Expected to Require any Special Ventilation.
Airborne Exposure Limits: None Established.
Personal Respirators: Not Expected to Require Personal Respirator Usage.
(NIOSH APPROVED)
Skin Protection: Wear Protective Gloves and Clean Body-Covering Clothing.
Use Chemical Safety Glasses. Maintain Eye Wash Fountain and Quick-Drench Facilities in Work
Eye Protection:
Area.
SECTION IX - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear, Red Liquid / Odorless
Appearance / Odor:
Completely Soluble in Water
Solubility:
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Specific Gravity:
No Information Found
pH:
No Information Found
% Volatiles by Vol.:
32 0 F ( 0 0C)
Melting Point:
212 0 F ( 100 0C)
Boiling Point:
Essentially the Same as Water.
Vapor Density (Air=1):
Essentially the Same as Water.
Vapor Pressure (mmHg):
SECTION X - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
General Reactivity: Stable Under Ordinary Conditions of Use and Storage.
Hazardous Decomposition: No Hazardous Decomposition Products.
Incompatibilities: No Incompatibility Data Found.
Will Not Occur.
Hazardous Polymerization:
SECTION XI - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Carcinogenic References: NTP Carcinogen - Known: No, IARC Category- None
SECTION XII - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No Information Found.
SECTION XIII - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and
approved waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change
the waste management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal
disposal regulations. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state
and local requirements.
SECTION XIV - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Shipping Name:
Hazard Class: NOT REGULATED
Identification No.: NOT REGULATED
SECTION XV - REGULATORY INFORMATION
Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
Chemical Inventory Status 鈥?
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Part 1:
Congo Red (573-58-0) Yes Yes No Yes
Chemical Inventory Status 鈥? --Canada--
Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
Part 2:
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Congo Red (573-58-0) Yes Yes No Yes
Federal, State & International -SARA 302- ------SARA 313------
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
Regulations 鈥? Part 1:
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Congo Red (573-58-0) No No No No
-RCRA- -TSCA-
Federal, State & International
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
Regulations 鈥? Part 2:
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Congo Red (573-58-0) No No No
Chemical Weapons
Convention: No
TSCA 12 (b): Yes
No
CDTA:
Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
SARA 311/312:
None allocated.
Australian Hazchem Code:
None allocated.
Poison Schedule:
SECTION XVI - OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA Rating: HEALTH-1, FLAMMABILITY-0, REACTIVITY-0
Disclaimer: The information contained herein is based upon data believed to be reliable and reflects our best
professional judgment. Although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of this
document, we extend no warranties and make no representations as to the accuracy or
completeness of the information contained therein and assume no responsibility regarding the
suitability of this information for the user鈥檚 intended purpose or for the consequence of its use.
Each individual should make a determination as to the suitability of the information for his/her
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particular purpose(s).
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