MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Revised: 16/07/04
THIONIN, 1% Replaces: 09/05/00
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL Printed: 20/05/08
1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Product Name: Thionin, 1%
Product Code(s): 89-5913, 89-5915
Size: 120 ml, 500 ml
Chemical Name: 3,7-Diamino-5-phenothiazinium
CAS Number: 78338-22-4
Formula: C12H9N3S . C2H4O2
Synonyms: None
Distributor: Carolina Biological Supply Company
2700 York Road
Burlington, NC 27215
Chemical Information: 800-227-1150 (8am-5pm (ET) M-F)
Chemtrec (Transportation Spill Response 24 hours): 800-424-9300
2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Principle Hazardous Components: Thionin(cas#78338-22-4)1%
TLV and PEL units: None established
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview: Not expected to be hazardous under normal conditions
of
use.
Potential Health Effects:
Eyes: May cause irritation.
Skin: May cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal discomfort.
Inhalation: May cause irritation to respiratory tract.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eyes - Flush with water for at least 15 minutes, raising and lowering
eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation
persists.
Skin - Thoroughly wash exposed area for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing. Launder contaminated clothing before reuse. Get
medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion - If swallowed, if conscious, give plenty of water and induce
vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Immediately call
a physician or poison control center. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person.
Inhalation - Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen if breathing is
difficult; give artificial respiration if breathing has stopped. Keep
person warm, quiet, and get medical attention.
5. FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
Flash Point(Method Used): Non flammable
NFPA Rating: Health: 1
Fire: 0
Reactivity: 0
Extinguisher Media:
Use media suitable to extinguish surrounding fire.
Flammable Limits in Air % by Volume: N/A
Autoignition Temperature: N/A
Special Firefighting Procedures:
Firefighters should wear full protective equipment and NIOSH approved
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self-contained breathing apparatus.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: None expected
6. SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled:
Ventilate area of spill. Eliminate all sources of ignition.
Remove all non-essential personnel from area. Clean-up personnel should
wear proper protective equipment and clothing. Absorb material with
suitable absorbent and containerize for disposal.
7. SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken in Handling or Storing: Keep container closed
when
not in use. Store at room temperature away from oxidizers. Wash
thoroughly
after handling.
Other Precautions: Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing
8. SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Respiratory Protection(Specify Type):
A NIOSH/MSHA chemical cartridge respirator should be worn if PEL or
TLV is exceeded.
Ventilation:
Local Exhaust: Yes
Mechanical(General): Yes
Special: No
Other: No
Protective Gloves:
Rubber, neoprene, PVC, or equivalent.
Eye Protection:
Splash proof chemical safety goggles should be worn at all times.
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment:
Lab apron, eye wash, and safety shower.
9. PHYSICAL DATA
Molecular Weight: N/A
Melting Point: Approximately 0 C (water)
Boiling Point: Approximately 100 C (water)
Vapor Pressure: Approximately 17.5 @ 20 C (water)
Vapor Density(Air=1): Approximately 0.7 (water)
Specific Gravity(H2O=1): Approximately 1 (water)
Percent Volatile by Volume: 100%
Evaporation Rate(H2O=1): Approximately 1 (water)
Solubility in Water: Complete, product is an aqueous solution
Appearance and Odor: Purple, odorless, liquid
10. REACTIVITY DATA
Stability: Stable
Conditions to Avoid: No data available
Incompatibility(Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizing agents and water
reactive materials
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, NOx,
SOx
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
11. TOXICITY DATA
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Toxicity Data: No toxicity data found
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: See section 3
Chronic: No chronic effects data found. Not listed as causing
cancer by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: No data available
Target Organs: No data available
Primary Route(s) of Entry: No data available
12. ECOLOGICAL DATA
EPA Waste Numbers: None
13. DISPOSAL INFORMATION
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with all applicable
Federal,
State and Local regulations.
Always contact a permitted waste disposer (TSD) to assure compliance.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Non-regulated
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EPA TSCA Status: On TSCA Inventory
Hazard Category for SARA Section 311/312 Reporting: Acute
SARA Sec. 313
SARA EHS Chemicals CERCLA RCRA
Product or Sec. 302 Name Chemical Sec. 103 Sec.
Components TPQ List Category RQ lbs.
261.33
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Thionin, 1% No No No No No
16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet represents a
compilation of data drawn directly from various sources available to us.
Carolina Biological Supply makes no representation or guarantee as to
the suitability of this information to a particular application of the
substance covered in the Material Safety Data Sheet. Any employer must
carefully assess the applicability of any information contained herein
in regards to the particular use to which the employer puts the
material.
Glossary
ACGIH.......American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists
CAS Number..Chemical Abstracts Service Number
CERCLA......Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and
Liability Act
DOT.........U.S. Department of Transportation
IARC........International Agency of Research on Cancer
mppcf......million particles per cubic foot
N/A.........Not Available
NTP.........National Toxicology Program
OSHA........Occupational Safety and Health Administration
PEL.........Permissible Exposure Limit
ppm.........parts per million
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RCRA........Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA........Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
TLV.........Threshold Limit Value
TSCA........Toxic Substances Control Act
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