CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO -- TOLUIDINE BLUE, 1%  -- -
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TOLUIDINE BLUE, 1%
MSDS Date:01/02/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-227-1150
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:PRODUCT CODE: 74-6455
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:(800)424-9300
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
Contract Num:MDA414-00-P-4948
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:TOLUIDINE BLUE
CAS:3209-30-1
RTECS #:XT6650000
Fraction by Wt: 1%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS: EYE, SKIN, 
    GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCE. NOT EXPECTED TO BE A HAZARD UNDER
    NORMAL CONDITIONS OF USE. MAY CAUSE SLIGHT IRRITATION, DISCOLOR
    SKIN, GASTROINTESTINAL DISTURBANCES. EYE: MAY  CAUSE IRRITATION.
    SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. INGESTION: MAY CAUSE GASTROINTESTINAL
    DISCOMFORT. INHALATION: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT LISTED AS CAUSING CANCER BY IARC,
    NTP, OSHA
Effects of Overexposure:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE

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

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINS. RAISING & LOWERING EYELIDS
    OCCASIONALLY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.
    SKIN-THOROUGHLY WASH EXPOSED AREA FOR 15 MINS. REMOVE CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING. L AUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. INGESTION-IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE
    PLENTY OF WATER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A PHYSICIAN OR POISON CONTROL
    CENTER. NEVER GIVE	ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
    INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE OXYGEN IF BREATHING DIFFICULT;
    GIVE ARTIFICIAL   RESPIRATION  BREATHING HAS STOPPED. FIRST AID
    CONT: KEEP PERSON WARM, QUI ET, & GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NON-COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT & NIOSH APPROVED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NO DATA AVAILABLE

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES
    OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING.
    ABSORB MATERIAL WITH SU ITABLE ABSORBANT & CONTAINERIZE FOR
    DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE PROVIDED BY MFR.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, DRY,
    WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:SUITABLE FOR GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED CHEMICAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
    SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): YES
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, NEOPRENE, PCV, OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES SHOULD BE WORN AT
    ALL TIMES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE WASH & SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RESUE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SIZE: VARIOUS.

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

HCC:N1
Vapor Density:NONE PROVI
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREEN OR BLACK LIQUID - ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
WATER REACTIVE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NO DATA AVAILABLE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE EXPECTED.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:TOXICITY DATA: MIXTURE HAS NOT BEEN
    THOROUGHLY EVALUATED.  DATA IS LISTED FOR INDIVIDUAL COMPONENTS.
    IVN-RAT LD50: 29 MG/KG. IVN-RBT LD50: 13 MG/KG.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:EPA WASTE NUMBERS: NO DATA AVAILABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL LOCAL, STATE
    AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED WASTE DISPOSAL
    FACILITY.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:NON-REGULATED.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:HAZARD CATEGORY FOR SARA SECTION 311/312
    REPORTING: ACUTE.
Federal Regulatory Information:EPA TSCA STATUS: ON TSCA INVENTORY.

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