Material Safety Data Sheet
Revision: 08/30/2004
Hazard information is provided for compliance with both the UK Chemicals
(Hazard Information and Packaging) (CHIP) Regulations and the US Hazard
Communication Standard (HCS)
IDENTIFICATION OF THE PRODUCT NAME: PRODUCT CODE: EEC NUMBER:
SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION Iodonitrotetrazolium Violet, Ultrapure 17741 205-676-2
AND COMPANY
SUPPLIER: Emergency Contact:
USB Corporation, 26111 Miles Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44128 Phone: (216) 765-5000 Chemtrec (800) 424-9300
Please visit our website at www.usbweb.com for contact information on USB Outside USA & Canada 703 527 3887
product distributors within your area.
COMPOSITION/
HAZARDOUS COMPONENTS HAZARD CAS NO. %WT TLV CHIP R & S Phrases
Iodonitrotetrazolium Violet 146-68-9 >95% 鈥? R:36/37/38 Irritating to eyes,
respiratory system and skin.
S:22 Do not breathe dust.
S:24/25 Avoid contact with skin
and eyes.
S:26 In case of contact with eyes,
rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S:36/37 Wear suitable protective
clothing and gloves
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION CHIP
Irritant
HCS
Irritant
FIRST-AID MEASURES EYES: Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical advice if irritation persists.
SKIN: Flush with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash
before reuse. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
INHALATION: Remove the victim from exposure and move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If
not breathing, give artificial respiration. Keep victim quiet and warm. Seek immediate medical attention.
INGESTION: Drink water and seek immediate medical attention. Avoid alcoholic beverages. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
FIRE-FIGHTING INFORMATION Use media suitable to extinguish the supporting or surrounding fire. Wear NIOSH (or equivalent) approved self
contained breathing apparatus. For small fires only: use carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam. Emits toxic fumes
under fire conditions.
Flash Point = No data available.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and NIOSH-
approved respirator. Collect in a manner that does not create dust and place in a suitable waste container. Avoid
contact of material with skin or eyes. Use adequate ventilation.
HANDLING AND STORAGE Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and NIOSH-
approved respirator. Avoid contact of material with skin or eyes. Use adequate ventilation. Hygroscopic. Protect
from light. Store ambient away from incompatible materials.
PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing including lab coat, safety glasses, gloves and NIOSH-
approved respirator. A qualified industrial hygienist should evaluate the need for respiratory protection. Use
respiratory protection approved by NIOSH (or equivalent) and appropriate to the hazard. Avoid contact of material
with skin or eyes. Mechanical ventilation or local exhaust as needed to control exposure to dust, vapors or mists.
Access to a safety shower and eye-wash.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL Appearance: Pale yellow crystalline powder Boiling Point: No data available
PROPERTIES Vapor Pressure: No data available Vapor Density: No data available
Solubility (Water): Slightly soluble Specific Gravity: No data available
Percent Volatile: No data available Evaporation Rate: No data available
Chemical Formula: C19-H13-Cl-I-N5-O2 Melting Point: ~231掳C
MSDS information may be continued on back of page.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Product is stable. Hygroscopic. Protect from light. Hazardous decomposition products include carbon and nitrogen
oxides, hydrogen iodide and hydrochloric acid gas. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous
polymerization will not occur.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE: To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological properties
for this material have not been thoroughly investigated.
EYES: Contact may cause irritation and slight corneal injury.
SKIN: Contact may cause irritation and/or allergic reaction. May be absorbed through skin.
INHALATION: May cause irritation to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
INGESTION: May cause irritation of the mouth, throat, esophagus and gastrointestinal tract.
TARGET ORGAN(S): Eyes and Liver.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
May be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. Exposure may cause damage to the eyes, liver, kidneys
and heart.
RTECS: No data available.
Definition(s): RTECS = Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION No information available
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Dispose of material in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION US DOT / IATA: No applicable information.
REGULATORY INFORMATION RCRA - No applicable information.
SARA 302 - No applicable information.
SARA 313 - No applicable information.
EPA TSCA Section 8(b) - Chemical Inventory.
Exposure Limits - Not established.
California Proposition 65 - No applicable information.
This data sheet is based upon information believed to be reliable. The Company makes no statement or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the
information contained herein which is offered for your consideration, investigation and verification. Any use of the information contained in this data sheet must
be determined by the user to be in accordance with appropriate applicable regulations.
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