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Material Safety Data Sheet
Methylene Blue, 1% aqueous
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name:
Methylene Blue, 1% aqueous
Catalog Numbers:
Q04961
Synonyms:
Company Identification:
Qorpak
1195 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Company Phone Number:
(412) 257-3100
Emergency Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
Percent
CAS# Chemical Name:
7732-18-5 Water Balance
61-73-4 Methylene Blue <1.0
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Blue
Caution! Eye contact may result in permanent eye damage.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
This product contains a cationic dye. Similar dyes have caused permanant injury to the cornea and conjunctiva in
documented exposure cases with human or rabbit eyes.
Skin:
Non-irritating to the skin.
Ingestion:
No hazard is expected during normal use.
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Methylene Blue, 1% aqueous
Inhalation:
No hazard expected during normal use.
Chronic:
No information found.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids until no evidence
of chemical remains. Get medical aid at once.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information:
Negligible fire and explosion hazard when exposed to heat or flame. Move container if possible, avoid breathing
vapors or dust.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature:
No information found.
Flash Point:
No information found.
NFPA Rating:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not published.
CAS# 61-73-4: Not published.
Explosion Limits:
Lower: Upper:
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spills with absorbent (vermiculite, sand, fuller's earth) and place in plastic bags for later disposal.
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Methylene Blue, 1% aqueous
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
Storage:
Keep container closed when not in use.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name: ACGIH NIOSH OSHA
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OSHA Vacated PELs
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection
regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134. Always use a NIOSH-approved respirator when
necessary.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Blue
Odor: Odorless
pH: No information found.
Vapor Pressure: 14 mm Hg
Vapor Density: No information found.
Evaporation Rate: >1.0 (Ether = 1)
Viscosity: No information found.
Boiling Point: 212掳F ( 100.00掳C)
Freezing/Melting Point: 32掳F ( 0.00掳C)
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Methylene Blue, 1% aqueous
Decomposition Temperature: No information found.
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.0
Molecular Formula: Mixture
Molecular Weight No information found.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials
None reported
Hazardous Decomposition Products
None.
Hazardous Polymerization
Has not been reported
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000.
CAS# 61-73-4: SO5600000.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 61-73-4:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3500 mg/kg
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1180 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 61-73-4: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information available
Teratogenicity:
No information available
Reproductive:
No information available
Mutagenicity:
No information found.
Neurotoxicity:
No information found.
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Methylene Blue, 1% aqueous
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No information found.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Shipping Name: Not regulated
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US Federal
TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 61-73-4 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA Reportable Quantities (RQ)
None of the components are on this list.
CERCLA/SARA Section 313
None of the components are on this list.
OSHA - Highly Hazardous
None of the components are on this list.
US State
State Right to Know
California Regulations
European/International Regulations
Canadian DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 61-73-4 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 61-73-4 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Methylene Blue, 1% aqueous
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: February 4, 1999
Revision Date: February 27, 2007
Information in this MSDS is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. No warranty,
express or implied, is made and Qorpak assumes no liability resulting from the use of this MSDS. The user
must determine suitability of this information for his application.
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