Product ID:METHYL VIOLOGEN, M2254
MSDS Date:01/01/1999
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N092666
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJVML

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Cage: 21076

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METHYL VIOLOGEN

CAS: 1910-42-5

RTECS: DW2275000

OSHA PEL 0.5 MG/M3

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 57 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: TOXIC IF SWALLOWED OR
ABSORBEDTHROUGH SKIN. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES SEVERE
IRRITATION. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION,
COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE,
NAUSEA AND VOMITING.HIGH CONCENTRATIONS ARE EXTREMELY DESTRUCTIVE
TO TISSUES OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYES AND
SKIN. READILY ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CHRONIC: MA Y ALTER GENETIC
MATERIAL. THIS PRODUCT IS OR CONTAINS COMPONENT THAT HAS BEEN
REPORTED TO BE POSSIBLY CARCINOGENIC BASED ON ITS IARC, ACGIH, NTP
OR EPA CLASSIFICATION. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZS: TARGET ORGAN(S): KIDNEYS, LIVER,
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, BRAIN, LUNGS, BLOOD.
TO THE BEST OF MANUFACTURER'S KNOWLEGE, THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, AND
TOXICOLOGICAL PROPER TIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH
COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF EYES
BY SEPARATING THE EYELIDS WITH FINGERS. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH
WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL PHYSICIAN
IMMEDIATELY. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. DISCARD
CONTAMINATED SHOES.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH APPRVD
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER
GLOVES. COVER WITH DRY LIME OR SODA ASH, PICK UP, KEEP IN A CLOSED
CONTAINER AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSA L. VENTILATE AREA AND WASH
SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN
EYES, ON SKIN/CLOTHING. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN COOL DRY
PLACE. LABEL PREC STATEMENTS: HIGHLY TOX (USA). TOX (EU). MAY CAUSE
HERITABLE GENETIC DMG. TOX IN CONT W/SKIN & IF SWALLOWED. CAUSES
SEVERE IRRIT. TARGET ORGAN(S):LUNGS, CNS. READILY ABSORBED THRU
SKIN.
Other Precautions:IN CASE OF ACCIDENT/IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MED
ADVICE IMMED (SHOW LBL WHERE POSS). AVOID EXPOS - OBTAIN SPEC
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. IN CASE OF CONT W/EYES, RINSE IMMED
W/PLENTY OF WATER & SEEK MED ADVICE. WEAR SUITABLE PROT CLTHG,
GLOVES & EYE/FACE PROT. ING INFO: MF: C*12H*14CL*2N*2. EC NO: 217
-615-7.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
TOX INFO: SCU-RAT LDTP:27 MG/KG. NNGADV 13,157,1988. IVN-RAT LD50:21
MG/KG. TXAPA9 22,241,1972. ORL-MUS LD50:120 MG/KG. GEPHDP
12,225,1981. IPR-MUS LD50: 20 MG/KG. JPTLAS 128,21,1979. SCU-MUS
LD50:37 MG/KG. NNGADV 13,157,1988. IVN-MUS LD50:180 MG/KG. CSLNX*
NX#00224. (OTHER INFO)

Melt/Freeze Pt:>300.C, 572.F
Appearance and Odor:SOLID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
CARBON DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

Toxicological Information:RTECS #:DW2275000. 4,4'-BIPYRIDINIUM,
1,1'-DIMETHYL-, DICHLORIDE. IRRIT DATA: EYE-RBT 25 MG MLD. BJIMAG
23,126,1966. EYE-RBT 12500 UG SEV. BECTA6 9,163,1973. TOX DATA:
ORL-MAN LDLO:1720 MG/KG. CTOXAO 18,915,1981. ORL-MAN LDLO:3380
UL/KG. AJEMEN 6,509,1988. ORL=HMN LDLO:214 MG/KG. YKYUA6
30,985,1979. ORL-WMN LDLO:3 GM/IKG. FSIZAQ 27,494,1977. ORL-MAN
LDLO:43 MG/KG. BMJOAE 2,396,1978. ORL-WMN LDLO:1 11 MG/KG. AIMDAP
146,681,1986. ORL-RAT LD50:57 MG/KG. RREVAH 10,97,1965. SKN-RAT
LD50:57 MG/KG WRPCA2 9,119,1970. IPR-RAT LD50:26 MG/KG. BJIMAG
23,126,1966. (SUPDAT)

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:DATA NOT YET AVAIL. --OTHER INFO: ORL-DOM LD50:30 MG/KG.
85GYAV -,104,1971. IVN-DOM LD50:1 MG/KG. JTCTDW 19,911,1983. TARGE
ORGAN DATA: BRAIN & COVERINGS (RECORDING FROM SPECIFIC AREAS OF
CNS). BEHAVI ORAL (SOMNOLENCE), (CONVLS/EFT ON SEIZURE THRESHOLD),
(EXCITEMENT), (CHANGE IN MOTOR ACTIVITY). LUNGS, THORAX/RESPIRATION
(EMPHYSEMA), (FIBROSIS, INTERSTITIAL), (ACUTE PULM EDEMA), (CHRONIC
PULM EDEMA /CONGESTON), (DYSPNAE), (RESP STIMULATION), (OTHER
CHANGES). GASTROINTESTINAL (ULCERATION/BLEEDING FROM STOM),
(HYPERMOTILITY, DIARR), (NAUS/VOMIT), (OTHER CHANGES). (TRANSPORT
INFO)

Transport Information:CONT SIGMA CHEM COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFO.
--ECOLOGICAL INFO: LIVER (LIVER FUNC TESTS IMPAIRED), (OTHER
CHANGES). KIDNEY, URETER, BLADDER (CHANGES IN TUBULES), (CHANGES IN
BOTH TUBULES & GLOMERU LI), (URINE FOL DECR/ANURIA). SKIN &
APPENDAGES (AFTER TOPICAL APPLIC: CUTANEOUS SENSITIZ), (HAIR).
MATERNAL EFTS (PARTURITION), (OTHER EFTS ON FEMALE). EFTS ON
FERTILITY (PRE-IMPLANTATION MORTALITY), (POST-IMPLANTATION
MORTALITY), (OTHER MEASURES OF FERTILITY). SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENTAL
ABNORM (MUSCULOSKELETAL SYS), (CARDIOVASCULAR SYS). EFTS ON NEWBORN
(STILLBIRTH), (SARA TITLE III)

SARA Title III Information:U.S. INFO: THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA
SECTION 313 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. --TRANSPORT INFO: (LIVE BIRTH
INDEX). BIOCHEMICAL EFTS (LIPIDS INCL TRANSPORT). ONLY SELECTED
REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFTS OF C HEM SUBSTANCES (RTECS) DATA IS
PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR COMPLETE INFO). --FED
REGULATORY INFO: CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994. OSHA PEL (CONSTRUC):8H
TWA 0.5 MG/M3 (SKIN), RESPIRABLE DU ST. CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994.
OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD):8H TWA 0.5 MG/M3 (SKIN), RESPIRABLE DUST.
CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993. OEL-DENMARK:TWA 0.1 MG/M3;SKIN JAN 1993.
(STATE REGULATORY INFO)
Federal Regulatory Information:EUROPEAN INFO: TOXIC. R 46. MAY CAUSE
HERITABLE GENETIC DMG. R 24/25. TOXIC IN CONT W/SKIN & IF
SWALLOWED. S 45. IN CASE OF ACCIDENT/IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MED
ADVICE IMMED (SHOW LABEL WHERE POSS). S 53. AVOID EXPOS-OBTAIN
SPEC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE. S 26. IN CASE OF CONT W/EYES, RINSE
IMMED W/PLENTY OF WATER & SEEK MED ADVICE. S 36/37/39. WEAR
SUITABLE PROT CLTHG, GLOVES & EYE/FACE PROT. REVI EWS, STDS & REGS:
OEL=MAK. EPA FIFRA 1988 PESTICIDE SUBJECT TO
REGISTRATION/RE-REGISTRATION FEREAC 5 4,7740,1989. OSHA PEL (GEN
INDU):8H TWA 0.5 MG/M3 (SKIN), RESPIRABLE DUST. (SARA TITLE III)
State Regulatory Information:N/P. --SARA TITLE III: OEL-GERMANY:TWA 0.1
MG/M3;SKIN JAN 1993. OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 0.1 MG/M3;STEL 0.2
MG/M3;SKIN JAN 1993. OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 0.1 MG/M3 JAN 1993. OEL
IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN , KOREA CHECK ACGIH TLV. OEL IN NEW
ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM CHECK ACGIH TLV. NOHS 1974: HZD 84723;
NIS 2; TNF 699; NOS 3; TNE 873. EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, POSITIVE:
S CEREVISIAE GENE CONVERSION ON EPA IRIS DATABASE.