Product ID:4312516 TB METHYLENE BLUE
MSDS Date:04/23/1998
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJGXY

BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS

250 SCHILLING CIRCLE
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
US

Emergency Phone: 410-771-0101

Info Phone: 410-771-0101

Cage: TO051

BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS

COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030 US

Telephone: 410-771-0101

Cage: TO051

ETHANOL

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

OSHA PEL 1900 MG/M3;1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1880 MG/M3;1000 PPM

METHANOL

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL 260 MG/M3;200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/M3;200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 5628 MGKG METHANOL
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL BY INHALATION & INGESTION. MAY
BE IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY & SKIN. POSSIBLE RISKS OF
IRREVERSIBLE EFFECTS. MAY AFFECT THE EYES, KIDNEYS, LIVER,
GASTROINTESTINAL TUMORS, BLOOD & LYMPHOMA S.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION

First Aid:INHALATION: SUPPLY FRESH AIR/OXYGEN. IF UNCONSCIOUS, PLACE
PATIENT ON SIDE POSITION FOR TRANSPORTATION. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY
RINSE W/WATER. EYES: RINSE OPENED EYE FOR SEVERAL MINS UNDER
RUNNING WATER. OB TAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES. SYMPTOMS OF
POISONING MAY EVEN OCCUR AFTER SEVERAL HOURS; THEREFORE MEDICAL
OBSERVATION FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.

Flash Point:=29.C, 84.2F
Autoignition Temp:=425.C, 797.F
Lower Limits:7
Upper Limits:20
Extinguishing Media:CO2, EXTINGUISHING POWDER/WATER SPRAY. LARGE: WATER
SPRAY/ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICE & FULL
PROTECTIVE SUIT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:PRODUCT IS NOT EXPLOSIVE; HOWEVER,
FORMATION OF EXPLOSIVE AIR/VAPOR MIXTURES ARE POSSIBLE.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. KEEP UNPROTECTED
PERSONS AWAY. PREVENT SEEPAGE INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM, WORKPITS,
CELLARS. DILUTE W/PLENTY OF WATER. ABSORB W/LIQUID-BINDING
MATERIAL; SAND, DIATOMITE, ACID BINDE RS, UNIVERSAL BINDERS,
SAWDUST. ENSURE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:ENSURE GOOD VENTILATION/EXHAUSTION AT
THE WORKPLACE. KEEP FROM IGNITION SOURCES & STORE AWAY FROM
OXIDIZING AGENTS. PROTECT AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC CHARGES. STORE IN
COOL, DRY CONDITIONS IN WELL SEALED RECEPTACLES AT 59-86F.
Other Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/THE EYES & SKIN. DON'T SMOKE.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. FOR
INTENSIVE/LONGER EXPOSURE, USE RESPIRATORY PROTECTIVE DEVICE THAT
IS INDEPENDENT OF CIRCULATING AIR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE WORK CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
BEFORE REUSE. WASH HANDS BEFORE BREAKS & AT THE END OF WORK.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEEP AWAY FROM FOODSTUFFS, BEVERAGES & FEED.

Boiling Pt:=78.C, 172.4F
Decomp Temp:=425.C, 797.F
Vapor Pres:59
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:BLUE LIQUID W/CHARACTERISTIC ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:STATIC ELECTRICITY, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NITROGEN OXIDES, CO, CO2, HYDROGEN
CHLORIDE

Waste Disposal Methods:MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF TOGETHER W/SOLID WASTE.
DON'T ALLOW PRODUCT TO REACH SEWAGE SYSTEM. DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE
ACCORDING TO REGULATIONS FOUND IN 40 CFR 261 RCRA # D001. DISPOSE
OF IN ACCORDANCE W/L OCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:THE PRODUCT SHOWS THE FOLLOWING DANGERS
ACCORDING TO INTERNALLY APPROVED CALCULATION METHODS FOR
PREPARATIONS: HARMFUL, IRRITANT, TUMORIGENIC, AFFECTS THE LIVER.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:GENERALLY NOT HAZARDOUS FOR WATER.

Transport Information:DOT REGULATIONS: HAZARD CLASS 3. IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER: UN1993. PACKING GROUP: III. PROPER SHIPPING NAME: FLAMMABL
LIQUID, ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL).

SARA Title III Information:CERCLA: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS METHANOL WHICH
HAS A REPORTING QUANTITY OF 5000 LBS. SARA 311/312: SUBJECT TO
REPORTING. 313: METHANOL IS SUBJECT TO REPORTING.TSCA: THIS PRODUCT
IS EXEMPT UNDER TSCA.
State Regulatory Information:THE PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED & MARKED
IAW/REGULATIONS ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. HAZARD SYMBOLS: F HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE. XN HARMFUL. RISK PHRASES: 10 FLAMMABLE. 20/22 HARMFUL BY
INHALATION & IF SWALLOWED. 36/37/38 IRRITATING TO EYES,
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & SKIN. 40 POSSIBLE RISKS OF IRREVERSIBLE
EFFECTS. SAFETY PHRASES: 7 KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. 16 KEEP
AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION-NO SMOKING. 3 6/37 WEAR SUITABLE
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & GLOVES.