SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG.CO. -- METHYL ORANGE INDICATOR  -- 6810-00-227-1259
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL ORANGE INDICATOR
MSDS Date:12/10/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-227-1259
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG.CO.
Address:14422 S. SAN PEDRO ST.
City:GARDENA
State:CA
ZIP:90248-9985
Country:US
Info Phone Num:213-516-8000
Emergency Phone Num:213-516-8000
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
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:METHYL ORANGE (P-((P-DIMETHYLAMINO)AZO)-BENZENESULFONIC
    ACID,SODIUM SALT)
CAS:547-58-0
RTECS #:DB6327000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:NONE ESTABLISHED
ACGIH TLV:NONE ESTABLISHED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 60 MG/KG PER SAX
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO DATA GIVEN BY MFR. HMIS RESEARCH
    INDICATES METHYL ORANGE IS IRRITATING TO EYES,SKIN,MUCOUS MEMBRANES
    AND TOXIC BY INGESTION.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES,SKIN:IRRITATION. INHALED:IRRITATION.
    INGESTION:G/I IRRITATION. VERY LITTLE DATA AVAILABLE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

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

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
    INHALED:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTED:GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE LARGE QUANTITIES OF MILK OR
    WATER THEN INDUCE V OMITING.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. MOVE
    CONTAINERS FROM FIRE IF POSSIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO KNOWN SPECIAL FIRE OR EXPLOSION.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINER FOR
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF OVER TLV OF NUISANCE DUST OR LEVEL OF
    OPERATOR COMFORT, USE NIOSH RESPIRATOR WITH DUST CARTRIDGE OR
    SUPPLIED AIR RESPIRATOR. RESPIRATOR IS NOT EXPECTED TO BE
    NECESSARY.
Ventilation:NORMAL ROOM VENTILATION SHOULD BE SATISFACTORY.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER/PLASTIC.TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT
Eye Protection:SPLASH/DUST PROOF GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE NORMAL CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:T4
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
pH:3-4.4
Solubility in Water:0.2%
Appearance and Odor:DARK ORANGE-RED POWDER. COLOR CHANGE OCCURS IN
    SOLUTION AT PH 3.1-4.4

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE AT NORMAL TEMPERATURES & PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ONLY NORMAL PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION,
    INCLUDING OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND SULFUR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS.
    HMIS SUGGESTS LANDFILL OR INCINERATION.

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