SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP. -- BROMOPHENOL BLUE  -- 6810-00-753-4907
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BROMOPHENOL BLUE
MSDS Date:10/31/1989
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-753-4907
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MANUFACTURING CORP.
Address:14422 SOUTH SAN PEDRO STREET
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
CAGE:63415
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:SPECTRUM LABORATORY PRODUCTS INC
Address:14422 S SAN PEDRO ST
Box:City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-2027
Country:US
Phone:310-516-8000/FAX: 310-516-9843
CAGE:63415

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

Ingred Name:FORMIC ACID, (PHENYLAZO)-,2-PHENYLHYDRAZIDE 
    (S-DIPHENYLCARBAZONE)
CAS:538-62-5
RTECS #:LQ9420000
Fraction by Wt: 92.6%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:BROMOPHENOL BLUE
CAS:115-39-9
RTECS #:SJ7453000
Fraction by Wt: 7.4%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN AND EYE
    IRRITATION. NO CHRONIC EXPOSURE DATA AVAILABLE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS CHEMICAL IS NOT LISTED BY IARC,
    NTP, OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
    ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH WITH RUNNING WATER FOR 15 MINUTES.
    GET MEDICAL  ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: WASH WITHSOAP AND WATER.
    REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED: IF
    CONSCIOUS, GIVE 2 GLASSES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
    CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE AGENTS SUITABLE FOR TYPE OF SURROUNDING
    FIRE. AVOID BREATHING HAZARDOUS VAPORS. KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

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

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. PROTECT CONTAINERS FROM
    PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE
    RESPIRATOR WITH FULL FACEPIECE AND ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES IN
    COMBINATION WITH A HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE OR NATURAL RUBBER GLOVES
Eye Protection:DUST RESISTANT - CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING NOT REQUIRED. AVOID
    REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THIS SUBSTANCE. EYE WASH STATION
    RECOMMENDED.
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
    LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Supplemental Safety and Health
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. DO NOT GET ON SKIN OR IN EYES. DO
    NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT INGEST. READ PRECAUTIONS ON LABEL BEFORE
    USE.

==================  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
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSES AT MELTING POINT, 279C
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY
    INCLUDE TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS SULFUR OXIDES AND BROMIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL SHOULD BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL
    APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. FOR ASSISTANCE,
    CONTACT THE DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
    AGENCY.

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