**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: Alcian Blue 8GX
Catalog Numbers:
    AC190270000, AC190270250
Synonyms:
    Ingrain Blue
Company Identification (Europe):  Acros Organics BVBA
                                 Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
                                 2440 Geel, Belgium
Company Identification (USA):     Acros Organics
                                 One Reagent Lane
                                 Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information in North America, call:   800-ACROS-01
For information in Europe, call:          0032(0) 14575211
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
For emergencies in Europe, call:     0032(0) 14575299

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |  EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|    33864-99-2  |Copper(4+),n,n',n'',n'''-29h,31h-phtha|   >98    | 251-705-7 |
|                |locyaninetetrayl tetra                |          |           |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
         Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
         Risk Phrases: None Listed.

                 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Not available.
Caution! The toxicological properties of this material have not been
fully investigated. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause
respiratory and digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs: No data found.

Potential Health Effects
    Eye:
         May cause eye irritation.
    Skin:
         May cause skin irritation.
    Ingestion:
         May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological
         properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
    Inhalation:
         May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties
         of this substance have not been fully investigated.
    Chronic:
         No information found.

                   **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
         occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
    Skin:
         Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
         least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash
         drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
    Inhalation:
         Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
         give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
         Get medical aid.
    Notes to Physician:
         Treat symptomatically and

                 **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****

    General Information:
         As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
         pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
         protective gear. Dusts at sufficient concentrations can form
         explosive mixtures with air. During a fire, irritating and highly
         toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
         Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool.
    Extinguishing Media:
         Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Use water spray, dry
         chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
    Autoignition Temperature:Not applicable.
    Flash Point:           Not applicable.
    Explosion Limits, lower:Not available.
    Explosion Limits, upper:Not available.
    NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 1; Flammability: 0; Reactivity: 0

               **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

    General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
                         in Section 8.
    Spills/Leaks:
         Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective
         Equipment section. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a
         suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating
         dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

                  **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
         wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust
         generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
         clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and
         inhalation.
    Storage:
         Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with
         oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away
         from incompatible substances.

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
         with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
         ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

                                Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
|   Chemical Name    |        ACGIH      |       NIOSH       |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Copper(4+),n,n',n''|0.2 mg/m3 TWA      |as Cu: 1 mg/m3     |0.1 mg/m3 TWA    |
| ,n'''-29h,31h-phtha|(fume); 1 mg/m3    | TWA (dusts and    | (fume); 1 mg/m3 |
| locyaninetetrayl te|TWA (dusts and     |mists); 0.1 mg/m3  |TWA (dusts and   |
| tra                | mists)  (listed   |TWA (fume)         |mists)  (listed  |
|       nbsp;      |
|                    |                   | **).dusts as      |                 |
|                    |                   |mists as Cu: 100   |                 |
|                    |                   | mg/m3 IDLH        |                 |
|                    |                   | (listed under **  |                 |
|                    |                   |no name **).       |                 |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+

    OSHA Vacated PELs:
         Copper(4+),n,n',n'',n'''-29h,31h-phthalocyaninetetrayl tetra:
         0.1 mg/m3 TWA (fume, dusts, mists as Cu) (listed under ** no name **)

    Personal Protective Equipment

                Eyes:
                      Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
                      safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
                      protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
                      Standard EN166.
                Skin:
                      Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
                      exposure.
            Clothing:
                      Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
                      exposure.
         Respirators:
                      A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
                      CFR :1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
                      Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
                      conditions warrant a respirator's use.

            **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:             Solid
Appearance:                 Not available.
Odor:                       none reported
pH:                         Not available.
Vapor Pressure:             Negligible.
Vapor Density:              Not available.
Evaporation Rate:           Negligible.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:     148 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:        moderately soluble
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:          C56H68Cl4CuN16S4
Molecular Weight:           1298.88

    Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
         Strong oxidizing agents.
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
         Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of
         sulfur, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
    Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

               **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 33864-99-2 unlisted.
    LD50/LC50:
         Not available.
    Carcinogenicity:
      Copper(4+),n,n',n'',n'''-29h,31h-phthalocyaninetetrayl tetra -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
    Epidemiology:
         No information available.
    Teratogenicity:
         No information available.
    Reproductive Effects:
         No information available.
    Neurotoxicity:
         No information available.
    Mutagenicity:
         No information available.
    Other Studies:
         No information available.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
 
 

                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical
is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in
40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state
and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate
classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

                 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

    US DOT
         No information available
    Canadian TDG
         No information available.

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

US FEDERAL
    TSCA
         CAS# 33864-99-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
       Health & Safety Reporting List
         None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
       Chemical Test Rules
         None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
       Section 12b
         None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
       TSCA Significant New Use Rule
         None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
    SARA
       Section 302 (RQ)
         None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
       Section 302 (TPQ)
         None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
       Section 313
         This material contains
         Copper(4+),n,n',n'',n'''-29h,31h-phthalocyaninetetrayl tetra (listed
         as ** undefined **), 98%, (CAS# 33864-99-2) which is subject to the
         reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR
    Clean Air Act:
         This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
         This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
         This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
    Clean Water Act:
         CAS# 33864-99-2 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water
         Act.
    OSHA:
         None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
         by OSHA.
STATE
    Copper(4+),n,n',n'',n'''-29h,3 can be found on the following state
    right to know lists: California, (listed as ** no name **),
    California, (listed as ** no name **), New Jersey, (listed as ** no
    name **), Florida, (listed as ** no name **), Pennsylvania, (listed
    as ** no name **), Minnesota, (listed as ** no name **),
    Massachusetts, (listed as ** no name **).
    California No Significant Risk Level:
    None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
    European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
         Hazard Symbols: Not available.
         Risk Phrases:
         Safety Phrases:
                      S 24/25  Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
  WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
         CAS# 33864-99-2: No information available.
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
         CAS#   33864-99-2: OES-United Kingdom, TWA (listed as ** undefined
         **): fume: 0.2 ppm TWA; dusts and mists, as Cu: 1 mg/m3 TWA
         CAS#   33864-99-2: OES-United Kingdom, STEL (listed as ** undefined
         **): dusts and mists, as Cu: 2 mg/m3 STEL
  Canada
         CAS# 33864-99-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
         WHMIS: Not available.
         CAS# 33864-99-2 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits
         CAS# 33864-99-2 (listed as ** undefined **): OEL-ARAB Republic of Egyp
         t:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust)
         OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust)
         OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust)
         OEL-FINLAND:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1 mg/m3
         OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust)
         OEL-FRANCE:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-FRANCE:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL 2 mg/m3 (dust)
         OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1 mg/m3
         OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust)
         OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 0.2 mg/m3;STEL 0.4 mg/m3 (dust)
         OEL-INDIA:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 02 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 mg/m3 (dust)
         OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1.0 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-POLAND:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 0.5 ppm (1 mg/m3) (dust)
         OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (resp. dust)
         OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 0.2 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 1 mg/m3 (total dust)
         OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.1 mg/m3;STEL 0.2 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL 1 mg/m3
         OEL-THAILAND:TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (fume)
         OEL-THAILAND:TWA 1 mg/m3

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date:  9/02/199bsp;  such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
    should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
    information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
    liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
    profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
    damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
    the possibility of such damages.