Product ID:METHYL RED
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-285-4331
MSDS Number: BDTNX

Emergency Phone: (314) 982-5000

Cage: DO880

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: DO880

METHYL RED;(2-((4-(DIMETHYLAMINO)PHENYL)-BENZOIC

CAS: 493-52-7

RTECS: DG8960000

Fraction By Weight: >98%

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES:MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION;INHAL:MILD
IRRIT TO MUC MEMB;INGEST:LG DOSES CAUSE GI DISTURBNC.

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTV CLOTHING & NIOSH APPRVD
SCBA W/PRSSR DMND
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK/SPILL.USE APPROP RESP
PROTECTION.AVOID CREATING DUST.SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR
RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL.VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO
AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:ISOLATE FROM OXIDIZERS.

Respiratory Protection:IF NEEDED,A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE USED.FOR
EMERGENCY,USE SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVRG CLOTHES.KEEP EYE
WASH/SHOWER AVAILABLE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MALLINCKRODT EFFECTIVE:10/09/85; MFR PROVIDED MSDS OF CRYSTAL
METHYL RED. HOWEVER, METHYL RED IS TO BE DISSOLVED IN MIXTURE OF
WATER & ETHANOL TO MAKE SOLUTION.

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:FINE,BLUISH-PURPLE CRYSTALS,ODORLESS.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT & MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION IT EMITS
OXIDES OF C & N.

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE
WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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