MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
MANUFACTURER Varian, Inc. NO. SD-009
ADDRESS 25200 Commercentre Drive DATE: 09/13/02
Lake Forest, CA 92630-8810 Ed. Code: 02140
PHONE (949) 770-9381 PREPARER: N. Doumas
EMERGENCY PHONE (800) 424-9300-CHEMTREC USA
FAX (949) 770-0863
SECTION 1: MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: TOXI鈥IP铮? THC-1 REAGENT CONCENTRATE
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION
Hazardous Components % (w/w) CAS No. NIOSH No. EEC No. R Codes (Substance)
4-Benzoylamino-2,5-diethoxy- Approx. dye 5486-84-0 Not listed 2395498 None
benzenediazonium chloride content, 35%
hemi (zinc chloride) salt
C17H18N3O3鈥⒙? ZnCl2
Formula:
Molecular Weight: 415.9
Chemical Names and Synonyms: Fast Blue BB Salt
SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Hazard Classification: Harmful. Possible mutagen.
European Chemical Directive Hazard Information:
Hazard Classification: Harmful
Danger Symbol:
Risk Phrases: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Possible risk of irreversible
effects. Possible mutagen.
Safety phrases: Do not breathe dust. Wear suitable protective clothing. Do not empty into drains.
SECTION 4: FIRST AID
Skin/Eye Contact: Immediately flush with copious amounts of cold water for at least 15 minutes and call a
physician.
Inhalation: Immediately move to fresh air and call a physician.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water, provided person is conscious, and call a physician
immediately.
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SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING INFORMATION
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Film-forming agent, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or halogenated agents.
Special Firefighting Procedures: Wear protective clothing and use approved respirator equipment.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Emits toxic fumes (CO, CO2, NOx, HCl) under fire conditions.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal Protection/Precautions: Wear protective clothing, gloves, and eye/face protection.
Spill/Clean-up Procedures: In case of solid spills, wear respirator or dust mask if necessary. Shovel or sweep up
spilled dust and dispose of as organic hazardous waste. If diluted form (as TOXI鈥IP
THC-1 Reagent) is spilled, absorb spilled liquid in an absorbent material recommended
for organic solvents and dispose of as hazardous waste.
RQ per 40 CFR Part 302: Not listed
SECTION 7: EXPOSURE CONTROL/PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Hand Protection: For routine purposes, i.e., one-time use situations where protection from intermittent
contact or splash is needed, disposable natural or synthetic latex or disposable nitrile
gloves offer adequate protection. Gloves should be changed daily or after
contamination.
For clean-up of large spills, use thicker gauge gloves (10 mil or more) made of
neoprene, nitrile, or butyl rubber or PVC.
Respiratory Protection/Ventilation: Use laboratory fume hood or equivalent.
Protective Clothing: Wear laboratory jacket or coat.
Eye/Face Protection: Use OSHA approved safety glasses.
SECTION 8: HANDLING AND STORAGE
Recommended Storage Conditions: Store in freezer (<0掳C), tightly closed, and if possible, desiccated. Protect from light.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance: Yellow powder
Odor: Odorless
pH: N/A
Boiling Point: N/A
Melting Point: 157 掳C
Flash Point: N/A
Auto Ignition Temperatures: N/A
Explosive Limits: N/A
Vapor Pressure: N/A
Density/Specific Gravity: N/A
Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents.
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TOXI鈥IP铮? THC-1 REAGENT CONCENTRATE
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY DATA
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, alkaline hydroxides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: CO, CO2, NOx, HCl fumes
Stability: May discolor upon exposure to light.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION (Health Hazards)
Toxicity: To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical and toxicological properties of Fast Blue BB salt
have not been thoroughly investigated.
Effects of Overexposure:
Acute: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. May cause irritation.
Chronic: Possible mutagenic effects.
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Fast Blue BB Salt is not listed as a Marine Pollutant according to 49 CFR Part 172.
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
Dispose of an organic hazardous waste.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Not listed in the DOT Hazardous Materials Table (49 CFR 173.101) or in the
IATA List of Dangerous Goods (section 4.2).
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
The following standards and regulations were considered in the preparation of this MSDS:
49 CFR 171 - DOT (RSPA) Hazardous Material Regulation
IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations
29 CFR 1910 - Hazard Communication
European Council Directive 67/548/EEC
European Council Directive 88/379/EEC
This MSDS was prepared according to ANSI Z400.1-1993 and 91/155/EEC recommended formats.
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TOXI鈥IP铮? THC-1 REAGENT CONCENTRATE
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
TOXI鈥IP THC-1 Reagent Concentrate is a component of the following:
Cat. No.
TOXI鈥AB铮? THC II Initial System
261
262 TOXI鈥AB THC II-PLUS Initial System
208-1 TOXI鈥IP THC-1 Reagent Concentrate (2 vials/pkg)
Italic print designates information specific to European Chemical Directives.
The information provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet has been compiled from our experience and data presented in
various publications. Judgments as to the suitability of information herein for purchaser鈥檚 purposes are necessarily the
purchaser鈥檚 responsibility. Therefore, although reasonable care has been taken in the preparation of the MSDS, Varian, Inc.,
extends no warranties, makes no representations and assumes no responsibility as to the adoption of safety precautions. We
reserve the right to revise the MSDS as new technical information becomes available. The user has the responsibility to contact
us to ensure that the MSDS is the latest edition issued.
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