MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
BROMOPHENOL BLUE
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Date of Issue: 18 Sept. 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central Qld. 4817 Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld. 4817 Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Bromophenol Blue
Product Name
Other Names
C087; C0871; C0875
Product Code
None allocated
U.N. Number
None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class
None allocated
and Subsidiary Risk
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
A biological indicator
Use
Physical Description and Properties
Blue-black powder (odorless)
Appearance
MP 2730C
Boiling Point/Melting Point
None allocated
Vapour Pressure
None allocated
Specific Gravity
None allocated
Flash Point
Not determined
Flammability Limits
Soluble
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
C19H10Br4O5S 115-39-9 99%
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BROMOPHENOL BLUE
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
Acute
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low
Swallowed:
hazard for usual industrial handling.
May cause eye irratition.
Eye:
May cause skin irratition.
Skin:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.
Inhaled:
Allergic reactions have with similar compounds.
Chronic:
First Aid:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give
Swallowed:
anything by mouth to an unconsious person. Seek medical aid.
Wash continuously with water for 15 minutes
Eye:
Wash continuously with water for 15 minutes
Skin:
Remove from exposure immediatley. Apply artificial respiration if person is not
Inhaled:
breathing. Seek medical aid.
Eye bath, safety shower
First Aid Facilities:
Treat symptomatically and supportively
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
No exposure standard established
Exposure Standards:
Use only in a well ventilated area
Engineering Controls:
Wear appropriate safety clothing, goggles. Wear approved breathing respirator
Personal Protection:
when warranted.
Not flammable under conditions of use.
Flammability:
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Store in a tightly closed container, in a cool dry place. No transport regulations
Storage and Transport:
available
Clean up spills immediatley, making sure protective clothing is used. Sweep up
Spills and Disposal:
or absorb material, then place in a suitable clean, dry, closed container for
disposal. Avoid dusty conditions. Provide adequate ventilation.
As in any fire, wear appropriate breathing apparatus and full portective gear.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal
decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media: Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray when
fighting fires involving this material.
OTHER INFORMATION
Strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents, strong acids, strong bases.
Incompatibilities
(Materials to avoid)
Animal Toxicity Data:
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
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