MSDS Name: Eosin
Y
Catalog Numbers:
S71268, S71268-1, S71271-1,
BP2419-100, BP2419-25, E511 100, E511 25,
E511-100, E511-25, E511100,
E51125, NC9487912, NC9671661, S712681, S712711,
XXE51110KG
Synonyms:
Acid Red 87; Bromoeosine;
Disodium Eosine; Eosine
Yellowish;
Tetrabromfluorescein, CI 45380.
Company Identification: Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number:
201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call:
703-527-3887
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS#
|
Chemical Name |
% | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 17372-87-1 |ACID RED 87
| 100 | 241-409-6 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: red to brown.
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. This product contains an anionic dye.
Similar dyes have not caused injury to the cornea or conjunctiva in
documented exposure cases with human or rabbit eyes.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. 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:
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:
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:
The use of sodium chloride as antidotal treatment for bromine salt
overdose should be made only by qualified medical personnel (Medical
Toxicology,
**** 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:
In
case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or
alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature:Not
available.
Flash Point:
Not available.
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:
Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Avoid
generating dusty conditions.
**** 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 skin and eyes. Keep
container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH | NIOSH
|OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| ACID RED 87
|none listed |none listed
|none listed |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
ACID RED 87:
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:
Solid
Appearance:
red to brown
Odor:
none reported
pH:
Not available.
Vapor Pressure:
Negligible.
Vapor Density:
Not applicable.
Evaporation Rate:
Negligible.
Viscosity:
Not available.
Boiling Point:
Not applicable.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not
available.
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water:
Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not
available.
Molecular Formula:
C20H8Br4O5.2Na
Molecular Weight:
693.6486
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials:
Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has
not been reported.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 17372-87-1: LM5850000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 17372-87-1: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 2344 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
ACID RED 87 -
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:
Please refer to RTECS# LM5850000 for specific information.
Other Studies:
None.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
Other
No
information available.
**** 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# 17372-87-1 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.
SARA Codes
CAS # 17372-87-1: acute.
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
ACID RED 87 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:
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 17372-87-1: 1
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 17372-87-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of D2B.
CAS# 17372-87-1 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #2 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.