Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1. Product and Company Identification
MX1405
Product Name Product Code
Methyl Red, Neutral
EMD Chemicals Inc.
Manufacturer Effective Date 3/10/2006
P.O. Box 70
480 Democrat Road
Gibbstown, NJ 08027
Prior to January 1, 2003 EMD Chemicals
Inc. was EM Industries, Inc. or EM Science,
Division of EM Industries, Inc.
For More Information Call In Case of Emergency Call
856-423-6300 Technical Service 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada)
24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week
Acid Red 2
Synonym
Analytical reagent.
Material Uses
Dye.
Chemical Family
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients
Component CAS # % by
Weight
Methyl Red 493-52- 100
7
Section 3. Hazards Identification
Solid. (Powdered solid.)
Physical State and
Appearance
CAUTION!
Emergency Overview
Handling care generally in keeping with safe laboratory practices is recommended.
Absorbed through skin. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Routes of Entry
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes No known acute effects of this product resulting from eye contact.
Skin No known acute effects of this product resulting from skin contact.
Inhalation No known acute effects of this product resulting from inhalation.
Ingestion No known acute effects of this product resulting from ingestion.
Potential Chronic Health Effects
Carcinogenic Effects This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.
Additional information See Toxicological Information
(section 11)
Repeated or prolonged exposure is not known to aggravate medical condition.
Medical Conditions
Aggravated by
Overexposure:
Section 4. First Aid Measures
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with
Eye Contact
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water. Remove contaminated
Skin Contact
clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get
medical attention.
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
Inhalation
difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention.
Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
Ingestion
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If large quantities of this material are
swallowed, call a physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt
or waistband.
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures
May be combustible at high temperature.
Flammability of the
Product
Not available.
Auto-ignition
Temperature
Not available.
Flash Points
Not available.
Flammable Limits
These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2), nitrogen oxides (NO, NO2...).
Products of Combustion
Not available.
Fire Hazards in Presence
of Various Substances
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge: No.
Explosion Hazards in
Presence of Various
Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: No.
Substances
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
Fire Fighting Media
LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.
and Instructions
Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.
Protective Clothing
(Fire)
Not available.
Special Remarks on Fire
Hazards
Not available.
Special Remarks on
Explosion Hazards
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures
Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container.
Small Spill and Leak
Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container.
Large Spill and Leak
No specific spill kit required for this product.
Spill Kit Information
Section 7. Handling and Storage
Avoid breathing dust. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Handling
Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Storage
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep
Engineering Controls
airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust,
fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the
exposure limit.
Personal Protection
Eyes Safety glasses.
Body Lab coat.
Respiratory Not applicable.
Hands Not applicable.
Feet Not applicable.
Protective
Clothing
(Pictograms)
Splash goggles. Full suit. Boots. Gloves. Suggested protective clothing might not be
Personal Protection in
sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.
Case of a Large Spill
Product Name Exposure Limits
Methyl Red Not available.
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Not available.
Odor
Red.
Color
Solid. (Powdered solid.)
Physical State and
Appearance
269.33 g/mole
Molecular Weight
C15-H15-N3-O2
Molecular Formula
Not applicable.
pH
Boiling/Condensation Point Not available.
Not available.
Melting/Freezing Point
Not available.
Specific Gravity
Not available.
Vapor Pressure
Not available.
Vapor Density
Not available.
Odor Threshold
Not available.
Evaporation Rate
Not available.
LogKow
Insoluble in water.
Solubility
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity
The product is stable.
Stability and Reactivity
Not available.
Conditions of Instability
Reactive with reducing agents.
Incompatibility with
Various Substances
Not available.
Rem/Incompatibility
Not available.
Hazardous
Decomposition Products
Will not occur.
Hazardous
Polymerization
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Methyl DG8960000
RTECS Number:
Red
LD50: Not available.
Toxicity
LC50: Not available.
Not available.
Chronic Effects on
Humans
Not available.
Acute Effects on
Humans
Not available.
Synergetic Products
(Toxicologically)
Draize Test: Not available.
Irritancy
Not available.
Sensitization
This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.
Carcinogenic Effects
Toxicity to Reproductive Not available.
System
Not available.
Teratogenic Effects
Tests on laboratory animals for mutagenic effects are cited in Registry of Toxic Effects
Mutagenic Effects
of Chemical Substances (RTECS).
Section 12. Ecological Information
Not available.
Ecotoxicity
Not available.
BOD5 and COD
The product itself and its products of degradation are not toxic.
Toxicity of the Products
of Biodegradation
Section 13. Disposal Considerations
Not available.
EPA Waste Number
Material does not have an EPA Waste Number and is not a listed waste, however
Treatment
consultation with a permitted waste disposal site (TSD) should be accomplished. Always
contact a permitted waste disposal (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local,
state, and Federal Regulations.
Section 14. Transport Information
Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S.
DOT Classification
RQ: Not applicable.
Not available.
TDG Classification
Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S.
IMO/IMDG
RQ: Not applicable.
Classification
Proper Shipping Name: CHEMICALS, N.O.S.
ICAO/IATA
RQ: Not applicable.
Classification
Section 15. Regulatory Information
U.S. Federal Regulations TSCA 8(b) inventory: Methyl Red
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found.
SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: No products were found.
SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: No products
were found.
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found.
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found.
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found.
Not controlled under WHMIS (Canada).
WHMIS (Canada)
CEPA DSL: Methyl Red
This product has been classifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled
Product Regulations and the MSDS contains all required information.
International Regulations
Methyl Red 207-776-1
EINECS
This product is not classified according to the EU regulations.
DSCL (EEC)
Australia (NICNAS): Methyl Red
International Lists
China: Methyl Red
Korea (TCCL): Methyl Red
Philippines (RA6969): Methyl Red
China: Methyl Red
No products were found.
State Regulations
California prop. 65: No products were found.
Section 16. Other Information
Fire
National 0 Hazard
Fire 10
Health
Reactivity
Protection
Association Specific
(U.S.A.) Hazard
Changed Since Last +
Revision
Notice to Reader
The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be
reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and
emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users
should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make
independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper
use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the
protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR
WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE
PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS.
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