MSDS Name: Celestine
blue
Catalog Numbers:
AC195560000, AC195560250
Synonyms:
None
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# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 1562-90-9 |Celestine
blue
| 100.0 | 216-346-2 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: dark blue.
Caution! The toxicological properties of this
material have not been
fully investigated.
Target Organs: None.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
No
information regarding eye irritation and other potential effects
was found.
Skin:
No
information regarding skin irritation and other potential effects
was found.
Ingestion:
The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully
investigated.
Inhalation:
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
immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if
irritation develops or persists.
Ingestion:
If
victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air
immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically.
**** 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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
Autoignition Temperature:Not
available.
Flash Point:
Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower:Not
available.
Explosion Limits, upper:Not
available.
NFPA Rating:
Not published.
**** 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.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and
wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with
eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other
engineering controls to control airborne levels.
Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH | NIOSH
|OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Celestine blue
|none listed |none listed
|none listed |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Celestine
blue:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
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 minimize
contact with skin.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State:
Powder
Appearance:
dark blue
Odor:
Not available.
pH:
Not available.
Vapor Pressure:
Not available.
Vapor Density:
Not available.
Evaporation Rate:
Not available.
Viscosity:
Not available.
Boiling Point:
Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:
227.00 - 230.00 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
C17H18ClN3O4
Molecular Weight:
363.79
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
None reported.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Irritating and toxic fumes and gases.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has
not been reported
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 1562-90-9 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Celestine
blue -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
**** 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# 1562-90-9 is not listed on the TSCA inventory.
It
is for research and development use only.
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
No
chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
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:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
by
OSHA.
STATE
Celestine
blue is not present on state lists from CA,
PA, MN, MA, FL,
or NJ.
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# 1562-90-9: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list.
WHMIS: Not available.
CAS# 1562-90-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 9/02/1997 Revision #1 Date: 8/02/2000
The information above is
believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available
to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other
warranty, express or implied, with respect to
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.