Product ID:METHYL PURPLE ALKALINITY STANDARD
MSDS Date:12/20/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-259-8231
MSDS Number: BMQPG

Emergency Phone: 703-989-0400

Info Phone: 703-989-0400

Preparer: C. BRIAN KIDD

Cage: 66378

Telephone: 540-989-0400/343-3618

Cage: 66378

NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS

Fraction By Weight: 100%

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY IRRITATE EYES, SKIN, AND GI
TRACT. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE PRODUCT CONTAINS NO INGREDIENT THAT
IS LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS. SKIN: REDNESS, RASH. INGESTION:
NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER
(SUPPLIER).

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP
& WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE.
INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING IF NECESSARY.
INGESTED:DO N OT INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES OF MILK OR
WATER AND GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.(DOCTOR MAY ORDER
VOMITING.)NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS
OR IS SEVERE,SEE A DOCTOR.

Extinguishing Media:USE WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY
CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER (SUPPLIER).
COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION
PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL. PLACE SPILLED
MATERIAL IN A CONTAINER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER (SUPPLIER).

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY AREA. PROTECT FROM
MOISTURE, KEEP CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT INHALE. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.

Respiratory Protection:RESPIRATOR WILL NOT NORMALLY BE NECESSARY. USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR RESPIRATOR FOR
DUST/MIST IF EXPOSURE IS ABOVE THE TLV/PEL OR IS IRRITATING. SEE 29
CFR 1910.134 FOR REGULA TIONS PERTAINING TO RESPIRATOR USE.
Ventilation:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE LAB HOOD OR OTHER LOCAL EXHAUST
TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,VINYL OR OTHER IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER, LAB COAT
OR APRON TO PROTECT EXPOSED SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID
UNNECESSARY CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING OR DRINKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

HCC:N1
pH:UNKNON
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR LIQIUD

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALUMINUM, SULFURIC ACID, FLUORINE, LITHIUM, 2,4,6, TRINITRO-TOLUENE
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER (SUPPLIER).
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER (SUPPLIER).

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE
AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO SUGGESTIONS AS TO
METHOD OF DISPOSAL.

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