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Prod. No. 19451 Toluidine Blue
Issue Date (04-23-96)

Section 1: Product and Company Identification

Product Name: Toluidine Blue
 Formula: C15H16N3SCI
CAS Number: 92-31-9

Company Name

Ted Pella, Inc. and PELCO International, P.O. Box 492477, Redding, CA 96049-2477
Domestic Phone  (800) 237-3526 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

International Phone (01) (530) 243-2200 (Mon-Thu. 6:00AM to 4:30PM PST; Fri 6:00AM to 4:00PM PST)

Chemtrec Emergency Number 1-800-424-9300 24 hrs a day.

Section 2 Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: NA
Melting Point: NA
Density: NA
Solubility in water: soluble
Form: Solid
Odor: Odorless
Color: Dark Green

Section 3 Fire and Explosion Hazard Data
Special Risks: Combustible. May evolve toxic fumes in fire.
Extinguishing Media: water spray

Section 4 Toxicological Information:
Quantitative data on the toxicity of this product are not available. Hazardous properties cannot be excluded but unlikely when handled appropriately. The product should be handled with the care usual when dealing with chemicals.

Section 5 Health Hazard Data:
NO EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENIC PROPERTIES
NO EVIDENCE OF MUTAGENIC OR TERATOGENIC EFFECTS

Section 6 Emergency and First Aid Procedures:
Eye Contact: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If discomfort persists obtain medical attention.
Inhalation: Remove from exposure, rest and keep warm. In severe cases, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Skin Contact: Wash off skin thoroughly with water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re-use. In severe cases, OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.
Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give plenty of water to drink. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Section 7 Reactivity Data:
Stability: Stable
Incompatibility (materials to avoid): Strong oxidizing agents

Section 8 Spill or Leak Procedures
Accidental Release Measures: Wear appropriate protective clothing. Mix with sand, transfer carefully to container and arrange removal by disposal company. Wash site of spillage thoroughly with water and detergent.
For large spillages, liquids should be contained with sand or earth and both liquids and solids transferred to salvage containers. Any residues should be treated as for small spillages.
Waste Disposal Method:
Chemical residues are generally classified as special waste, and as such are covered by regulations which vary according to location. Contact your local waste disposal authority for advice, or pass to a chemical disposal company.
Ecological Information:
No environmental hazard is anticipated provided that the material is handled and disposed of with due care and attention.

Section 9 Special Protection Information
As appropriate to quantity handled.
Respirator: Dust respirator
Ventilation: Extraction hood
Protective Gloves: Rubber or plastic
Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face-shield
Other Protective Clothing or Equipment: Plastic apron, sleeves, boots - if handling large quantities.

Section 10 Storage and Handling:
Store material at room temperature (15 to 25°C recommended). Keep will closed and protected form direct sunlight and moisture.

Section 11 Transport Information:
UN - No.: NA
IMDG class: NR
ARD/RID: NR

NA= Not available
NR= Not rated


Ted Pella, Inc. makes no warranty of any kind regarding the information furnished herein. Users should independently determine the suitability and completeness of information from all sources. While this data is presented in good faith and believed to be accurate, it should be considered only as a supplement to other information gathered by the user. It is the User's responsibility to assure the proper use and disposal of these materials as well as the safety and health of all personnel who may work with or otherwise come in contact with these materials.