SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET BB 168
Threshold Limited Value
ALDON None established.
1533 W.Henrietta Rd.
BB 168
Avon, New York 14414 MSDS No.
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CORPORATION November 7, 1995
Effective Date
(716) 226-6177
Effects of Overexposure May be harmful ingestion. May cause irritation. To the best of our
knowledge, the chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not
SECTION I NAME 24 HOUR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE been thoroughly investigated. Specific data is not available. Exercise
appropriate procedures to minimize potential hazards.
Product BRILLIANT CRESYL BLUE 1% IN SALINE SOL'N
CHEMTREC 1
Health
800-424-9300
Chemical
Emergency and
Brilliant Blue C
Synonyms 0
Fire
Day 716-226-6177 INGESTION: Treat symptomatically and supportively. Get medical
First Aid Procedures
Mixture. See Section II.
Formula attention immediately. If vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to
0
Reactivity
NFPA prevent aspiration. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
HAZARD RATING HMIS *
up to 4 Lt.
Unit Size person. EYES: Flush thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting
LEAST SLIGHT MODERATE HIGH EXTREME
upper and lower eyelids occasionally. Get immediate medical attention.
0 1 2 3 4
Mixture. See Section II.
C.A.S. No. SKIN: Flush thoroughly with water, then wash with mild soap and water.
SECTION II INGREDIENTS OF MIXTURES
SECTION VI REACTIVITY DATA
Principal Component(s) % TLV Units
Conditions to Avoid
Stability Unstable Excessive temperature to cause evaporation.
Brilliant Cresyl Blue: (CAS No. 81029-05-2) 1.0% None established.
Stable X
Sodium Chloride: (CAS No. 7647-14-5) 0.9% None established. Incompatibility
Strong oxidizers.
(Materials to Avoid)
Water: (CAS No. 7732-18-5) 98.1% None established.
Hazardous Thermal decomposition or burning may produce oxides of nitrogen,
CAUTION! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
chlorine fumes.
Decomposition Products
SECTION III PHYSICAL DATA
Conditions to Avoid
Hazardous Polymerization
Specific Gravity (H2O = 1)
Melting Point (掳F) Freezes approx. 0掳C (32掳F) Approx. 1.00
May Occur Will Not Occur Not applicable.
Percent Volatile
Boiling Point (掳F) Approx. 100掳C (212掳F) 98.1% X
by Volume (%)
Evaporation Rate
SECTION VII SPILL OR LEAK PROCEDURES
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg) 14 (water) Ether Greater than 1.
=1)
(
Steps to be taken in case
Vapor Density (Air=1) 0.7 (water)
material is released or spilled Flush the aqueous solution down drain with plenty of water.
Solubility in Water Complete.
Appearance & Odor Blue, water like liquid; no odor.
Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to Federal, State or Local laws.
Waste Disposal Method
SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA These disposal guidelines are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only.
Lower
Flammable Limits in Air Upper
Flash Point
% by Volume
(Method Used) Non-flammable. NA -------- -------- Flush the aqueous solution down drain with plenty of water.
Extinguisher
Use any media suitable for extinguishing supporting fire. SECTION VIII SPECIAL PROTECTION INFORMATION
Media
None needed in normal laboratory handling. If misty conditions prevail, work in
Respiration Protection
(Specify Type) ventilation hood or wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING
Not required. No.
Local Exhaust Special
PROCEDURES Ventilation Mechanical (General) Not required. No.
Other
If involved in fire situation, wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved
Protective Gloves Rubber - may cause irritation Eye Protection Chemical safety glasses.
self-contained breathing apparatus. Use flooding amounts of on long exposure.
water in early stages of fire. Other Protective
Lab coat, apron, eye wash station, proper gloves.
Equipment
SECTION IX SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Precautions to be Taken
UNUSUAL FIRE AND in Handling & Storing Store in a cool place. Wash thoroughly after handling.
EXPLOSION HAZARDS Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
In fire conditions resulting in the evaporation of the water of Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals.
Other Precautions
solution hazardous decomposition products may be produced as
dust or fume. There are no unusual fire and explosion hazard
Remove and wash contaminated clothing.
associated with this solution.
For laboratory use only. Not for drug, food or household use. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical Safety
Approved
Revision Date
No. 3 11/7/95 Michael Raszeja MR
Coordinator
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