MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Orcein
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Date of Issue: 21 Sept 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
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
Orcein
Product Name
Natural Red 28
Other Names
C133, C1331, C1335
Product Code
None allocated
U.N. Number
None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class
and Subsidiary Risk
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
Biological Stain
Use
Physical Description and Properties
Black-violet solid
Appearance
Not determined
Boiling Point/Melting Point
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
Not determined
Specific Gravity
Not determined
Flash Point
Not determined
Flammability Limits
Insoluble
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
Orcein 1400-62-0 95%
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Orcein
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects: The toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation.
Swallowed:
May cause eye irritation
Eye:
May cause skin irritation
Skin:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Inhaled:
No information found.
Chronic:
First Aid:
If conscious and alert, wash out mouth with 2-4 capfuls of water or milk. Do NOT
Swallowed:
induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.
Flush with continous amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Occasionally lifting
Eye:
the upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical advice.
Flush with continious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove
Skin:
contaminated clothing and shoes. Seek medical advice.
Remove to fresh air immediately. Use artificial respiration if not breathing or if
Inhaled:
breathing becomes difficult, and seek medical advice.
Eye bath, safety shower
First Aid Facilities:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
No exposure standard allocated
Exposure Standards:
Mechanical exhaust, eye wash facility and safety shower required
Engineering Controls:
Wear appropriate NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator, chemical resistant gloves,
Personal Protection:
safety goggles, other protective clothing
Flammability: Not flammable under conditions of use
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Store in a tightly closed container. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame.
Storage and Transport:
Spill: Ensure adequate ventilation. Use proper protective clothing. Vacuum or
Spills and Disposal:
sweep up material, place in a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty
conditions. Wash spill site after material pick-up is complete.
Waste disposal: dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in
a chemical incinerator equiped with an after burner and scrubber. Observe all
federal, state and local laws.
During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water
spray, dry chemical carbon dioxide or appropriate foam.
Special fire fighting procedures: wear self-contained breathing apparatus and
protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
OTHER INFORMATION
Oxidizing agents
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.
Copies may be made for non-profit use.
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