METHYLENE BLUE (alkaline) |
| Synonyms : (loeffler�s staining solution) |
SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking |
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1.1 Product identifier |
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| Chemical Name : | METHYLENE BLUE (alkaline) | ||
| Catalogue No. : | AL3056 | Product form : | Mixture |
| CAS Number : | EC Number : | ||
| Grade : | EC Index Number : | ||
| Chemical Formula : | HSN Code : | 38220090 | |
| Synonyms : | (loeffler�s staining solution) | ||
| Chemical Structure : | |||
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against |
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| Use of the substance/mixture : | Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances | ||
| Uses advised against : | No additional information available | ||
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet |
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| Company identification : | Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India. |
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1.4 Emergency Contact Details |
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| Phone / e-Mail : | Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in |
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SECTION 2: Hazards identification |
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2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture |
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| Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] | |
| Not classified | |
| Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC | |
| C; R35 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16 |
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| Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects | |
| No additional information available | |
2.2 Label elements |
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| Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] | |
| No labelling applicable | |
2.3 Other hazards |
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| Other hazards : | No additional information available |
SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients |
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3.1. Substance |
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3.2. Mixture |
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| Name | Product identifier | % | Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC | Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] |
| Water | (CAS No) 7732-18- 5 (EC no) 231-791-2 | 75 - 99 | Not classified | Not classified |
| Ethanol | (CAS No) 64-17-5 (EC no) 200-578-6 (EC index no) 603- 002-00-5 | 15 - 25 | C; R35 R10 | Flam. Liq. 3, H226 Skin Corr. 1A, H314 |
| METHYLENE BLUE | (CAS No) 61-73-4 | 0.01 - 1 | Xn; R22 | Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302 |
| Potassium hydroxide | (CAS No) 1310-58- 3 (EC no) 215-181-3 (EC index no) 019- 002-00-8 | <= 0.01 | Xn; R22 C; R35 | Skin Corr. 1A, H314 Eye Dam. 1, H318 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral), H302 |
| Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16 | ||||
SECTION 4: First aid measures |
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4.1 Description of first aid measures |
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| First-aid measures after inhalation : | Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. |
| First-aid measures after skin contact : | Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. |
| First-aid measures after eye contact : | Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. |
| First-aid measures after ingestion : | Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. |
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed |
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| Symptoms relating to use : | Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. |
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed |
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| General information : | Treat symptomatically. |
SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures |
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5.1 Extinguishing media |
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| Suitable extinguishing media : | dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2). |
| Unsuitable extinguishing media : | Do not use a heavy water stream. |
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture |
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| Special procedures : | No additional information available |
5.3 Advice for firefighters |
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| Protection during firefighting : | Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. |
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures |
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6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures |
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6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel |
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| Emergency procedures : | Evacuate unnecessary personnel. |
6.1.2. For emergency responders |
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| Protective equipment | Use personal protective equipment as required |
| Emergency procedures | Stop release. |
6.2 Environmental precautions |
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| Avoid release to the environment. | |
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up |
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| Methods for cleaning up : | Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible. |
6.4 Reference to other sections |
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| Reference : | No additional information available |
SECTION 7: Handling and storage |
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7.1 Precautions for safe handling |
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| Precautions for safe handling : | Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. |
| Hygiene measures : | Wash ... thoroughly after handling. |
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities |
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| Technical measures : | Comply with applicable regulations. |
| Storage conditions : | Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
7.3 Specific end use(s) |
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| No additional information available | |
SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection |
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8.1 Control parameters |
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| No additional information available | |
8.2 Exposure controls |
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| Hand protection : | protective gloves |
| Eye protection : | Chemical goggles or face shield |
| Skin and body protection : | Wear suitable protective clothing |
| Respiratory protection : | Wear respiratory protection |
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties |
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9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties |
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| Physical state : | Liquid Colour |
| Colour : | Clear Blue. |
| Odour : | No data available |
| Odour threshold : | 100 ppm |
| pH value : | No data available |
| Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : | No data available |
| Melting point : | -114.1 °C |
| Freezing point : | No data available |
| Boiling point : | 78.5 °C |
| Flash point : | 12.78 °C Critical temperature : 243 °C |
| Auto-ignition temperature : | 363 °C |
| Decomposition temperature : | No data available |
| Flammability (solid, gas) : | Flammable |
| Vapour pressure : | 5.7 kPa (at 20°C) |
| Relative vapour density at 20°C : | 1.59 |
| Density : | 0.93 g/cm3 |
| Solubility : | Water: Soluble in water |
| Log Pow : | No data available |
| Viscosity, kinematic : | No data available |
| Viscosity, dynamic : | No data available |
| Explosive properties : | No data available |
| Oxidising properties : | No data available |
| Explosive limits : | 0.033 - 0.19 vol % |
9.2 Other information |
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| No additional information available | |
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity |
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10.1 Reactivity |
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| Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours. | |
10.2 Chemical stability |
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| Highly flammable liquid and vapour. | |
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions |
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| No additional information available | |
10.4 Conditions to avoid |
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| Direct sunlight. Overheating. Open flame. Heat. Sparks. | |
10.5 Incompatible materials |
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| No additional information available | |
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products |
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| Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours. |
SECTION 11: Toxicological information |
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11.1 Information on toxicological effects |
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| Acute toxicity : | Not classified Irritation : Not classified Corrosivity : Causes severe burns. Sensitisation : Not classified Repeated dose toxicity : Not classified Carcinogenicity : Not classified Mutagenicity : Not classified Toxicity for re |
| Skin corrosion/irritation : | |
| Serious eye damage/irritation : | |
| Respiratory or skin sensitisation : | |
| Germ cell mutagenicity : | |
| Carcinogenicity : | |
SECTION 12: Ecological information |
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12.1 Toxicity |
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| Toxicity information : | No additional information available |
12.2 Persistence - degradability |
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| Persistence - degradability : | No additional information available |
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential |
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| Bioaccumulative potential : | No additional information available |
12.4 Mobility in soil |
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| Mobility in soil : | No additional information available |
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment |
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| No additional information available | |
12.6 Other adverse effects |
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| Environmental precautions : | No additional information available |
SECTION 13: Disposal considerations |
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13.1 Waste treatment methods |
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| Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : | Dispose of contents/container to ... |
SECTION 14: Transport information |
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| In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN | |
14.1. UN number |
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| UN-No. (ADR) : | 1993 |
| UN-No. (IMDG) : | 1993 |
| UN-No. (IATA) : | 1993 |
| UN-No. (ADN) : | 1993 |
| UN-No. (RID) : | 1993 |
14.2. UN proper shipping name |
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| Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : | FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. |
| Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : | FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. |
| Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : | FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. |
| Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : | FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. |
| Proper Shipping Name (RID) : | FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. |
| Transport document description (ADR) : | UN 1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S., 3, III |
| Transport document description (IMDG) : | UN 1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S., 3, III |
| Transport document description (IATA) : | UN 1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S., 3, III |
| Transport document description (ADN) : | UN 1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S., 3, III |
| Transport document description (RID) : | UN 1993, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S., 3, III |
14.3. Transport hazard class(es) |
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| ADR | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 3 |
| Danger labels : | 3 
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| IMDG | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 3 |
| Danger labels : | 3
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| IATA | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 3 |
| Danger labels : | 3
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| ADN | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 3 |
| Danger labels : | 3
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| RID | |
| Transport hazard class(es) : | 3 |
| Danger labels : | 3
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14.4. Packing group |
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| Packing group (ADR) : | III |
| Packing group (IMDG) : | III |
| Packing group (IATA) : | III |
| Packing group (ADN) : | III |
| Packing group (RID) : | III |
14.5. Environmental hazards |
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| Dangerous for the environment : | No |
| Marine pollutant : | No |
| Other information : | No supplementary information available |
14.6. Special precautions for user |
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| - Overland transport | |
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Classification code (ADR) : F1 Special provision (ADR) : 274, 601, 640H Limited quantities (ADR) : 5L Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1 Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC02, LP01, R001 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T4 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP1, TP29 Tank code (ADR) : LGBF Vehicle for tank carriage : FL Transport category (ADR) : 3 Special provisions for carriage - Operation (ADR) : S2 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 33 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : D/E EAC code : •3YE |
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| - Transport by sea | |
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Special provision (IMDG) : 223, 274, 955 Limited quantities (IMDG) : 5 L Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E1 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001, LP01 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC03 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T4 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP1, TP29 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-E EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-E Stowage category (IMDG) : A MFAG-No : 127;128 |
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PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y344 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 10L PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 355 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 60L CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 366 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 220L Special provision (IATA) : A3 ERG code (IATA) : 3L |
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| - Inland waterway transport | |
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Classification code (ADN) : F1 Special provisions (ADN) : 274, 601, 640E Limited quantities (ADN) : 5 L Excepted quantities (ADN) : E1 Carriage permitted (ADN) : T Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EX, A Ventilation (ADN) : VE01 Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0 |
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| - Rail transport | |
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Classification code (RID) : F1 Special provision (RID) : 274, 601, 640E Limited quantities (RID) : 5L Excepted quantities (RID) : E1 Packing instructions (RID) : P001, IBC03, LP01, R001 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP19 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T4 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP1, TP29 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : LGBF Transport category (RID) : 3 Special provisions for carriage – Packages (RID) : W12 Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE4 Hazard identification number (RID) : 30 |
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14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code |
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| Not applicable | |
SECTION 15: Regulatory information |
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15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture |
| 15.1.1 EU-Regulations : |
| Contains no substances with Annex XVII restrictions Contains no REACH candidate substance Contains no REACH Annex XIV substances. |
| 15.1.2. National regulations |
| Germany |
| AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 3, strongly hazardous to water (Classification according to AwSV, Annex 1) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance) |
| Denmark |
| Class for fire hazard : Class I-1 Store unit : 1 liter Classification remarks : F liquids must be followed Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product |
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment |
| No additional information available |
SECTION 16: Other Information |
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