FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- BROMOPHENOL BLUE, B-392  -- 6810-00N015367
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BROMOPHENOL BLUE, B-392
MSDS Date:10/01/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N015367
=== 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;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
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:PHENOL,
    4,4'-(3H-2,1-BENZOXATHIOL-3-YLIDENE)BIS(2,6-DIBROMO-,S,S-DIOXIDE
    (BROMOPHENOL BLUE)
CAS:115-39-9
RTECS #:SJ7453000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:THE TOXICITY OF BROMOPHENOL BLUE HAS
    NOT BEEN QUANTIFIED. AVOID CNTCT W/SKIN & EYES.
    INHAL/INGEST/ACUTE/CHRONIC:NO DATA AVAILABLE. SKIN:MAY CAUSE IRRIT.
    EYE:MAY CAUSE IRRIT. NO EFTS REPORTED IN HUMANS .
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, GIVE ARTF
    RESP. KEEP WARM/AT REST. GET MD IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD
    CLTHG/SHOES IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT & LG
    AMTS OF WATER U NTIL NO EVID OF CHEM REMAINS ( 15-20 MIN). GET MD
    IMMED. EYE:WASH IMMED W/LG AMTS OF WATER,LIFTING LIDS,UNTIL NO EVID
    OF CHEM REMAINS (AT LEAST 15 MIN). GET MD IMMED. INGEST:WHEN CHEM
    HAS (SUPP DATA)

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
    LG FIRES:USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE AGENTS SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING
    FIRE. AVOID BREATHING HAZARDOUS VAPORS. KEEP UPWIND. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIP .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:UNKNOWN FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

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

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    REGULATIONS WHEN STORING SUBSTANCE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection: IGH LEVELS:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
    FIREFIGHTING:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA W/FULL FACE-PIECE OPERATED IN
    PRESSURE-DEMAND OR OTHER POSITIVE-PRESSURE MODE.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING NOT REQUIRED. AVOID
    REPEATED/PROLONGED CONTACT WITH SUBSTANCE.
Work Hygienic Practices:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC:BEEN SWALLOWED & PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMED GIVE LG AMTS
    OF WATER. AFTER WATER HAS BEEN SWALLOWED, VOMIT BY TOUCHING BACK OF
    THROAT W/FINGER. DO NOT MAKE UNCON PERSON VOMIT. GET MD IMME D.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:534F,279C
Solubility in Water:0.4%
Appearance and Odor:PINKISH HEXAGONAL PRISMS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UP TO MELTING POINT, 279C, WHERE
    DECOMPOSITION OCCURS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY RELEASE TOXIC & HAZARDOUS SO*X &
    BROMIDES UNDER THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN DISPOSING OF SUBSTANCE.

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