MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Nile Blue A, sulfate, certified. CI #51180
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Date of Issue: 21 Sept 06
STATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS NATURE
Hazardous according to criteria of Worksafe Australia
COMPANY DETAILS
ProSciTech
Company:
Address: PO Box 111, Thuringowa Central Qld. 4817 Australia
Street Address: 1/11 Carlton Street, Kirwan, Qld, 4817 Australia
Telephone Number: (07) 4773 9444
Fax Number: (07) 4773 2244
IDENTIFICATION SECTION
Nile Blue A, sulfate, certified. C.I. # 51880
Product Name
Other Names
C129, C1291, C1295
Product Code
None allocated
U.N. Number
None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class
None allocated
and Subsidiary Risk
None allocated
Hazchem Code
None allocated
Poison Schedule
A biological stain
Use
Physical Description and Properties
Dark green, blue, steel grey or black powder
Appearance
No data
Boiling Point/Melting Point
No data
Vapour Pressure
No data
Specific Gravity
No data
Flash Point
No data
Flammability Limits
No data
Solubility in water
Other Properties
Ingredients
Chemical Name CAS Number Proportion
C40H40N6O6S 3625-57-8 100%
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Nile Blue A, sulfate, certified. C.I. # 51880
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
Health Effects:
The toxicological properties of this substance has not been fully investigated.
Acute
May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Swallowed:
May cause eye irritation.
Eye:
May cause skin irritation.
Skin:
May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Inhaled:
Chronic:
First Aid:
DO NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never
Swallowed:
give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid
Wash continuously with water for 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower
Eye:
eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid.
Wash continuously with water for 15 minutes, while removing contaminated clothing and
Skin:
shoes. Wash clothing before re-use.
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
Inhaled:
give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Safety shower and eye bath.
First Aid Facilities:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Advice to Doctor
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
None established.
Exposure Standards:
Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility
Engineering Controls:
and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Wear appropriate respirator when necessary, as well as chemical resistant goggles and
Personal Protection:
gloves to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Flammability: Not flammable under conditions of use
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep
Storage and Transport:
containers tightyly closed. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation, and use only in a well-ventilated area.
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing. Vacuum or sweep
Spills and Disposal:
up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Avoid generating dusty
conditions. Provide ventilation. Flush spill area with water. Dispose in accordance with
all local, state and federal regulations.
Firefighters should wear proper protective equipment and self-contained breathing
Fire/Explosion Hazard:
apparatus with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. During a fire, irritating
and highly toxic gases such as (Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide) may
be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Extinguishing Media: Use water
spray, dry chemical carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
OTHER INFORMATION
Oxidizing agents
Incompatibilities
(Materials to avoid)
No data
Animal Toxicity Data:
The information published in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from data in various technical
publications. It is the user鈥檚 responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary
safety precautions. We reserve the right to revise material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available.
Copies may be made for non-profit use.
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