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INDIGO CARMINE
1. Chemical Product And Company Identification
Company's Name: REAGENTS, INC.
Company's P. O. Box: 240746
Company's City: CHARLOTTE
Company's State: NC
Company's Country: US
Company's Zip Code: 28224
Company's Info Ph #: 704/554-7474, 800/732-8484
Emergencies, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Date MSDS Prepared: April 30, 2003
Synonyms: Indigo carmine, indicator grade; Acid blue W; CI 73015
CAS No.: 860-22-0
Molecular Weight: 466.36
Chemical Formula: C16H10N2O8S2. 2Na
Product Codes: 6-11400
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS No Percent Hazardous
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Indigo Carmine 860-22-0 90 - 100% Yes
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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CAUTION! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
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Health Rating: 2 - Moderate
Flammability Rating: 1 - Slight
Reactivity Rating: 0 - None
Contact Rating: 2 - Moderate
Lab Protective Equip: GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER GLOVES
Storage Color Code: Green (General Storage)
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Potential Health Effects
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Inhalation: No adverse health effects expected from inhalation.
Ingestion: Low level of toxicity by ingestion. May cause irritation to the gastrointestinal tract.
Symptoms may include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
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Skin Contact: No adverse effects expected.
Eye Contact: No adverse effects expected.
Chronic Exposure: No information found.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: No information found.
4. First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Not expected to require first aid measures. Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for
any breathing difficulty.
Ingestion: If swallowed, give several glasses of water to drink to dilute. If large amounts were
swallowed or symptoms occur, get medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Skin Contact: Wash exposed area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Wash thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Fire: Not considered to be a fire hazard.
Explosion: Not considered to be an explosion hazard.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Use any means suitable for extinguishing surrounding fire.
Special Information: In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-
contained breathing apparatus with full-facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive
pressure mode.
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area of leak or spill. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment as specified in Section 8.
Spills: Sweep up and containerize for reclamation or disposal. Vacuuming or wet sweeping may be used
to avoid dust dispersal.
7. Handling and Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical
damage. Protect from light. Protect from freezing. Containers of this material may be hazardous when
empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for
the product.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits: None established.
Ventilation System: Not expected to require any special ventilation.
Personal Respirators (NIOSH Approved): Not expected to require personal respirator usage.
Skin Protection: Wear protective gloves and clean body-covering clothing.
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Eye Protection: Use chemical safety goggles. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in
work area.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Dark purple powder.
Odor: Light odor.
Solubility: 1 gm/100 ml water.
Specific Gravity: No information found.
pH: No information found.
% Volatiles by volume @ 21oC (70oF): 0
Boiling Point: No information found.
Melting Point: > 300oC (> 572oF)
Vapor Density (Air=1): No information found.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): No information found.
Evaporation Rate (BuAc=1): No information found.
10. Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage. Light sensitive.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Burning may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, sulfur
oxides, and nitrogen oxides.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents.
Conditions to Avoid: Light and incompatibles.
11. Toxicological Information
Oral rat LD50: 2000 mg/Kg. Investigated as a tumorigen and mutagen.
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---NTP Carcinogen---
Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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Indigo Carmine (860-22-0) No No None
12. Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: No information found.
Environmental Toxicity: No information found.
13. Disposal Considerations
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Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be managed in an appropriate and approved
waste disposal facility. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste
management options. State and local disposal regulations may differ from federal disposal regulations.
Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
14. Transport Information
Not regulated.
15. Regulatory Information
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Ingredient TSCA EC Japan Australia
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Indigo Carmine (860-22-0) Yes Yes Yes Yes
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Ingredient Korea DSL NDSL Phil.
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Indigo Carmine (860-22-0) Yes Yes No Yes
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Ingredient RQ TPQ List Chemical Catg.
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Indigo Carmine (860-22-0) No No No No
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-RCRA- -TSCA-
Ingredient CERCLA 261.33 8(d)
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Indigo Carmine (860-22-0) No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes Chronic: No Fire: No Pressure: No
Reactivity: No (Pure / Solid)
WHMIS: This MSDS has been prepared according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations (CPR) and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
16. Other Information
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NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0
Label Hazard Warning: CAUTION! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED.
Label Precautions:
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Label First Aid: If swallowed, give several glasses of water to drink to dilute. If large amounts were
swallowed or symptoms occur, get medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious
person.
Product Use: Laboratory Reagent.
Disclaimer:
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Reagents, Inc. provides the information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation
as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product.
Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its
appropriateness for a particular purpose. REAGENTS, INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS
OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION SET FORTH HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO
WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. ACCORDINGLY, REAGENTS, INC. WILL NOT BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OF OR RELIANCE UPON THIS
INFORMATION.
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