MSDS
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
P.O. Box 329 - 802 Washington Avenue Chestertown, MD 21620 - USA
TELEPHONE # FOR INFORMATION 410 778-3100
24 HOUR EMERGENCY NUMBER (CHEM-TEL): USA, Canada, Puerto Rico 800-255-3924;
Outside North American Continent 813-248-0585 (call Collect)
1. Product Identification Manufactured By: LaMotte Company
Product Code: 2311 802 Washington Avenue
Product Description: Bromcresol Green-Methyl Red Chestertown, MD 21620
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2. Composition/Information On Ingredients
Hazard CAS#/Name
TLV
% PEL
64-17-5 54 1900 mg/cubic m 1000 ppm
Yes
Ethanol
Yes 67-56-1 3 260 mg/cubic m 200 ppm
Methanol
Yes 76-60-8 0.1 N/E N/E
Bromcresol Green
Yes 493-52-7 <0.1 N/E N/E
Methyl Red
Yes 10102-17-7 0.2 N/E N/E
Sodium Thiosulfate, 5- Hydrate
No 7732-18-5 to 100%
Water
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Product Code: 2311 Product Description: Bromcresol Green-Methyl Red
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3. Hazards Overview
Primary Route Of Entry: Skin Ingestion Inhalation
Poison! Danger! Flammable liquid & vapor! Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Ingestion may be fatal or cause
blindness. Inhalation can cause headache, nausea. Affects central nervous system. May cause irritation to eyes and skin.
HMIS Hazard
Scale: 4 = Extreme, 3 = High, 2 = Moderate, 1= Slight, 0 = Least
Health: 2 Flammability: 3 Reactivity: 1
Carcinogenicity: None:
Other Health Related Comments:
See Section 11, Toxicity
4. First Aid Measures
Eye Contact: Flush thoroughly with water for 15 minutes. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact: Flush with water. Wash skin with soap and water.
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air.
5. Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point (Method Used): LEL: 3.3% UEL: 19%
22 deg C-closed cup
Dry chemical, CO2, or water spray
Extinguishing Media:
N/A
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
Vapors may travel to ignition source and flash back.
Unusual Fire & Explosion Hazard:
6. Accidental Release Measures
Ventilate area. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Absorb on paper or spill pads. Allow to evaporate on iron pan (or other
non-combustible container) in fume hood.
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Product Code: 2311 Product Description: Bromcresol Green-Methyl Red
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7. Handling & Storage
Store in cool, dry, place away from strong acids and oxidizers. Do not use near heat or flame. Keep out of reach of children.
8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Ventilation
Mechanical
Protection When Handling
Eye Protection Gloves Lab Coat
Use with adequate ventilation and avoid contact with skin. Wash after handling.
Work/Hygenic Practices:
9. Physical & Chemical Properties
Dark Blue-green Liquid 1.6 (Air=1)
Appearance: Vapor Density:
Soluble ca. 40 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Solubility In Water: Vapor Pressure:
Alcohol <100 deg C
Odor: Boiling Point:
N/A N/A
pH: Melting Point:
10. Stability & Reactivity
Yes
Stable:
Heat, sources of ignition
Conditions To Avoid:
Contact with nitric acid or other strong oxidizers
Incompatibility (Materials To Avoid):
COx
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
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Product Code: 2311 Product Description: Bromcresol Green-Methyl Red
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11. Toxicological Information
Oral human LDLo: 1400 mg/kg, ethanol; 143 mg/kg, methanol
Central Nervous System Skin
Target Organs:
12. Ecological Information
Information Not Yet Available
13. Disposal Considerations
Small quantity: Flush down drain with excess water. Large quantity: Atomize into an incinerator. Dispose according to
federal, state and local regulations.
14. Transportation Information
Proper Shipping Name:
DOT: ETHANOL
IATA: ETHANOL
Hazard Class/Div:
DOT: 3
IATA: 3
UN: 1170
Packing Group: II
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Product Code: 2311 Product Description: Bromcresol Green-Methyl Red
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15. Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status
USA Europe --- Canada ---
TSCA EC
Hazard Ingredient DSL NDSL Australia Japan
Yes 64-17-5 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Ethanol
Yes 67-56-1 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Methyl Alcohol
Yes 76-60-8 Yes Yes Yes No Yes No
Bromcresol Green (free acid)
Yes 493-52-7 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Methyl Red
Yes 7772-98-7 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Sodium Thiosulfate, anhydrous
No 7732-18-5 Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Distilled Water
Federal, State, & International Regulations
--- SARA 302 --- --------- SARA 313 ---------
RCRA TSCA
Listed
Ingredient RQ TPQ Chemical Category CERCLA 261.33 8(D)
64-17-5 No No No No No No No
Ethanol
67-56-1 No No Yes No 5000 U154 No
Methyl Alcohol
76-60-8 No No No No No No No
Bromcresol Green (free acid)
493-52-7 No No No No No No No
Methyl Red
7772-98-7 No No No No No No No
Sodium Thiosulfate, anhydrous
7732-18-5 No No No No No No No
Distilled Water
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Product Code: 2311 Product Description: Bromcresol Green-Methyl Red
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--- SARA 311/312 --- -------- Australia -------
Hazchem Poison This MSDS Is
Hazard Categories
WHMIS Compliant
Acute Chronic Fire Pressure Reactivity Code Schedule
Ingredient
64-17-5 Yes Yes Yes No No None Allocated None Allocated
Ethanol
67-56-1 Yes Yes Yes No No 2PE S6
Methyl Alcohol
76-60-8 Yes No No No No None Allocated None Allocated
Bromcresol Green (free acid)
493-52-7 No No No No No None Allocated None Allocated
Methyl Red
7772-98-7 Yes No No No No None Allocated None Allocated
Sodium Thiosulfate, anhydrous
7732-18-5 No No No No No None Allocated None Allocated
Distilled Water
Yes Yes Yes No No 2[S]E S5 Yes
product 2311
as a whole
16. Other Information
Prepared By: IP, Regulatory Affairs Department
Revised: 10/2/2008
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