E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC -- BROMOPHENOL BLUE,8122,BX 1410,BX 1418 -- 6810-00-270-3233 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BROMOPHENOL BLUE,8122,BX 1410,BX 1418
MSDS Date:03/01/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-270-3233
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:400 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-222-0342/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
Emergency Phone Num:609-423-6300/CHEMTREC 800-424-9300
CAGE:63612
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777
Company Name:E M SCIENCE DIV OF E M INDUSTRIES INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT ROAD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:800-222-0342/609-423-6300
CAGE:63612

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BROMOPHENOL BLUE
CAS:115-39-9
RTECS #:SJ7453000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) IS UNKNOWN.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:EYES, LUNGS. ACUTE-
    EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INHALATION:MAY CAUSE RESPIRATORY TRACT
    IRRITATION. ORAL:LOW ORDER OF TOXICITY. SKIN:UNKNOWN. CHRONIC-
    UNKNOWN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING EYE
    PROBLEMS OR IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION MAY BE MORE SUSCEPTIBLE
    TO THE EFFECTS OF THIS PRODUCT.

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

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WASH WITH
    SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS
    OPEN. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
    ORAL:IF CONSC IOUS, DRINK WATER & INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY AS
    DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. CALL A PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL
    CENTER IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS
    PERSON.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR DRY CHEMICAL. USE WATER
    SPRAY TO COOL FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
    SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HIGHLY TOXIC FUMES

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

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE IGNITION SOURCES. SWEEP UP SPILLAGE.
    AVOID CREATING DUST. PLACE SPILLAGE IN APPROPRIATE CONTAINER FOR
    LATER DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE WITH WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN DRY PLACE AWAY FROM
    OXIDIZERS. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. USE IN VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:DO NOT RAISE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR
    CLOTHING. AVOID INHALATION OF DUST. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING
    MATERIAL. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. DO NOT INGEST.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF AIRBORNE
    CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, WEAR A NIOSH-APPROVED DUST RESPIRATOR OR
    DUST MASK.
Ventilation:GOOD GENERAL VENTILATION IS SUFFICIENT FOR MOST CONDITIONS
    (10 ROOM VOLUMES PER HOUR).
Protective Gloves:LATEX TO MINIMIZE SKIN CONTACT
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR DUST GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION, SAFETY SHOWER, PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING AND/OR UNIFORM
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
    RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:N1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:DECOMPOSES
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:534F,279C
Viscosity:NOT RELEVANT
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NOT RELEVANT
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT RED TO PURPLE POWDER - ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
    OXIDES OF SULFUR, BROMINE, BROMINE COMPOUNDS

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

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL AGENCY.
    ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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