MSDS Name: Fast
Green FCF
Catalog Numbers:
BP123 10, BP123-10, BP12310,
F99-10, S71281
Synonyms:
Food Green
3, Aizen Food Green No. 3, C.I. 42053, FD
and C Green No.
3, Solid Green
FCF, 1724 Green
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# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 2353-45-9 |Fast
Green FCF
| ca. 100 | 219-091-5 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 20/21/22 40
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: green.
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 gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. The toxicological properties of this substance have not
been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. 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
clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and
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. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding 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:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective Equipment section. 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. 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|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| Fast Green
FCF |none listed
|none listed |none listed
|
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Fast
Green FCF:
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 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:
green
Odor:
odorless
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:
Decomposes.
Decomposition Temperature: 290 deg C
Solubility in water:
Not available.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not
available.
Molecular Formula:
C37H36N2O10S3.2Na
Molecular Weight:
810.419
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials:
Oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, irritating and toxic fumes and
gases, carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides (SOx), including sulfur oxide
and sulfur dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will
not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 2353-45-9: BQ4425000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 2353-45-9: Oral, rat: LD50 = >2 gm/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
Fast
Green FCF -
IARC: Group 3 carcinogen
Epidemiology:
No
information available.
Teratogenicity:
No
information available.
Reproductive Effects:
No
information available.
Neurotoxicity:
No
information available.
Mutagenicity:
No
information available.
Other Studies:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** 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# 2353-45-9 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 # 2353-45-9: chronic.
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
Fast
Green FCF can be found on the following
state right to know
lists: California.
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: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with
skin and if swallowed.
R 40 Possible risks of irreversible effects.
Safety Phrases:
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 37/39 Wear suitable gloves and eye/face
protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 2353-45-9: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 2353-45-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
This product has a WHMIS classification of Not controlled..
CAS# 2353-45-9 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997 Revision #3 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.