FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- ANILINE BLUE  -- 6810-00N034551
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ANILINE BLUE
MSDS Date:03/27/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N034551
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BENZENESULFONIC ACID, AMINOMETHYL ((4- ((SULFOPHENYL)
    AMINO) PHENYL)4-((SULFOPHENYL) IMINO)- 2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-(ING 2)
CAS:28631-66-5
RTECS #:DB4950000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:2 PPM, S
ACGIH TLV:2 PPM, S

Ingred Name:ING 1:YLIDENE)METHYL)-, DISODIUM SALT; (ANILINE BLUE)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:FIRST AID PROC:GET MED ATTN IMMED. EYE: WASH IMMED W/LG
    AMTS OF H*2O, OCCAS LIFT LIDS, UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM (ING 4)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 3:REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MED ATTN IMMED.
    INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS, IMMED GIVE 2-4 GLASSES OF H*2O, & (ING 5)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4:INDUCE VOMIT BY TOUCHING FINGER TO BACK OF THROAT.
    GET MED ATTN IMMED.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:INHAL:THESE CMPDS MAY CAUSE
    CYANOSIS, METHEMOGLOBINEMIA, HDCH, SHALLOW RESP, DIZZ, CONFUSN,
    STUPOR, HYPOTENSION, LETHARGY, CONVULS, & COMA. JAUN, PAIN DURING
    URIN, HEMOLYSIS, & ANEMIA MAY APPEAR  LATER. CHRONIC: MAY AFFECT
    CNS, LIVER,KIDNEYS & BONE MARROW. MAY ALSO CAUSE WT LOSS, ANEMIA,
    WEAK, & (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:IRRITABILITY. SKIN: ACUTE: ANILINE
    DYES MAY BE ABSORBED THRU SKIN PRODUCE SYMP SIMILAR TO THOSE OF
    INHAL & SKIN IRRIT. CHRONIC: RPTD/PRLNG CONT MAY PRDCE SYMP SIMILAR
    TO THOSE OF CHRONIC INHA L. SOME ANILINE DYES MAY CAUSE SENSIT
    DERM. EYE: ACUTE: MAY CAUSE IRRIT. NO EFTS RPTD IN HUMANS. CHRONIC:
    (SUPP DATA)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE FROM EXPOS TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG HAS
    STOPPED, GIVE ARTF RESP. MAINTAIN AIRWAY & BLOOD PRESS & ADMINISTER
    O*2 IF AVAIL. KEEP WARM & @ REST. ADMIN OF O*2 SHOULD BE PERFORMED
    BY QUAL IFIED PERS. GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG
    & SHOES IMMED.WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS OF
    H*2O UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). (ING 3)

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM/CO*2. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY,
    FOG OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/DUSTS; KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO KNOWN FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE (FIBERBOARD),
    CONTAINERS FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:HIGH LEVELS-NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING NOT REQUIRED. AVOID
    REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THIS SUBSTANCE.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EFTS OF OVEREXP: NO DATA AVAIL. INGEST: ACUTE: SYMP SIMILAR TO INHAL
    MAY OCCUR: CYANOSIS, HDCH, DIZZ, HYPOTENSION, & FORMATION OF
    METHEMOGLOBIN IN BLOOD. HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA & JAUN MAY OCCUR LATER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:T6
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK-PURPLE POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO REPORTS FOUND.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS INCLUDE
    TOXIC VAPORS OF NO*X & SO*X.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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