FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION -- BROMOPHENOL BLUE SOLUTION 0.04%  -- 6810-00-281-7456
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BROMOPHENOL BLUE SOLUTION 0.04%
MSDS Date:07/26/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-281-7456
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100/800-424-9300
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:BROMOPHENOL BLUE, SODIUM SALT
CAS:62625-28-9
Fraction by Wt: 0.04%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 99.96%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES-MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION.
    SKIN-MAY CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. CHRONIC: NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT CARCINOGENIC.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE-FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MIN. GET MEDICAL AID.
    SKIN-FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING
    CONTAMINATED CLOTHES/SHOES. GET MEDICAL AID. INGEST-IF CONSCIOUS &
    ALERT,  GIVE 2-4 CUPFULS OF MILK OR WATER. GET MEDICAL AID.
    INHALATION-REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE TO FRESH AIR IMMEDIATELY. IF NOT
    BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING IS HARD, GIVE OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL
    AID.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA MOST APPROPIATE FOR THE
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:AS IN ANY FIRE, WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS IN PRESSURE-DEMAND, MSHA/NIOSH, AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION GENERATES TOXIC FUMES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP, THEN PLACE INTO A SUITABLE CLEAN,
    DRY CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. AVOID GENERATING DUSTY CONDITIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
    AREA AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY
    CLOSED.
Other Precautions:USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH
    SKIN AND EYES. AVOID INGESTION AND INHALATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOLLOW THE OSHA RESPIRATOR REGULATIONS FOUND IN
    29 CFR 1910.134. ALWAYS USE A NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR WHEN
    NECESSARY.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION SHOULD BE SUFFICIENT TO CONTROL
    AIRBORNE LEVELS.
Protective Gloves:WEAR APPROPIATE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:EYEGLASSES OR CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR APPROPIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
    MINIMIZE CONTACT WITH SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:=278.9C, 534.F
Decomp Temp:=278.9C, 534.F
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE IN WATER.
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID. BLUE SOLUTION. NO ODOR REPORTED.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE REPORTED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE. HOWEVER, MAY DECOMPOSE IF HEATED.
    HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF SULFUR, HYDROGEN BROMIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCES.

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