MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Rose Bengal
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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
Rose Bengal
Product Name
Bengal Rose; Acid Red 94
Other Names
C137, C1375
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
Odourless red-brown powder
Appearance
N/A
Boiling Point/Melting Point
N/A
Vapour Pressure
N/A
Specific Gravity
N/A
Flash Point
Not determined
Flammability Limits
Not determined
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
C20H2Cl4I4Na2O5 632-69-9 100%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Health Effects:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract.
Swallowed:
May cause eye irritation
Eye:
May cause skin irritation
Skin:
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Rose Bengal
May cause respiratory tract irritation; May be harmful
Inhaled:
No data
Chronic:
First Aid:
If conscious and alert, rinse mouth with 2-4 capfuls of milk or water. Seek
Swallowed:
medical advise.
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye:
Occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical advise.
Wash continuously with soap and water for 15 minutes. Wash clothing before
Skin:
reuse. Seek medical advise if irritation devolops or persists.
Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
Inhaled:
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical advise.
Eye bath, safety shower.
First Aid Facilities:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
No exposure standard allocated
Exposure Standards:
Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep fume or dust levels as
Engineering Controls:
low as possible.
Safety glasses with side shields, lab coat, rubber gloves; if airborne
Personal Protection:
concentration is high, use an appropriate respirator or dust mask. Wash
thoroughly after handling.
Flammability: Not flammable under conditions of use
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Keep in tightly closed container. Suitable for any general chemical storage
Storage and Transport:
area.
Wear suitable protective clothing. Provide adequate ventilation. Carefully
Spills and Disposal:
sweep up and remove. Place in a suitable clean, dry, closed container for
disposal. Dispose in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local
environmental regulations.
As in any fire use appropriate extinguishing methods for the surrounding fire.
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained
breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
OTHER INFORMATION
Strong 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.
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