Product ID:METHYLENE BLUE (TB QUICK STAIN KIT), ARTICLE NUMBER 12315
MSDS Date:12/05/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKNZX

Emergency Phone: 800-638-8663

Info Phone: 410-771-0101

Preparer: SAFETY & ENVIRON DEPT

Cage: 05545

Telephone: 410-771-0101

Cage: 05545

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO Skin:NO Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION. HAZARD
DESCRIPTION: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NO HAZARDOUS CONSTITUENTS, OR
THE CONCENTRATION OF ALL CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS ARE BELOW THE
REGULATORY THRESHOLD LIMITS DESCRIBED BY OC CUPATIONAL SAFETY
HEALTH ADMINISTRATION HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD OR EUROPEAN
DIRECTIVE 91/155/EEC, 88/379/EEC, AND 67/546/EEC. NFPA RATINGS
(SCALE 0 - 4): HEALTH = 0, FIRE = 0, REACTIVITY = 0.

First Aid:GENERAL INFORMATION: NO SPECIAL MEASURES REQUIRED. AFTER
INHALATION: SUPPLY FRESH AIR; CONSULT DOCTOR IN CASE OF COMPLAINTS.
AFTER SKIN CONTACT: GENERALLY THE PRODUCT DOES NOT IRRITATE THE
SKIN. AF TER EYE CONTACT: RINSE OPENED EYE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES
UNDER RUNNING WATER. AFTER SWALLOWING: IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST CONSULT
DOCTOR.

Extinguishing Media:SUITABLE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS: CO*2, EXTINGUISHING
POWDER OR WATER SPRAY. FIGHT LARGER FIRES WITH WATER SPRAY OR
ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM. PROTECTIVE EQUIP: NO SPECIAL MEASURES
REQ'D.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DANGER OF EXPLOSION: PRODUCT DOES NOT
PRESENT AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Spill Release Procedures:PERSON-RELATED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: NOT
REQUIRED. MEASURES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: DILUTE WITH
PLENTY OF WATER. MEASURES FOR CLEANING / COLLECTING: ABSORB WITH
LIQUID-BINDING MATERIAL (SAND, DI ATOMITE, ACID BINDERS, UNIVERSAL
BINDERS, SAWDUST). ADDITIONAL INFORMATIOIN: NO DANGEROUS
SUBSTANCES ARE RELEASED.

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLING: INFORMATION FOR SAFE
HANDLING: NO SPECIAL MEASURES REQUIRED. INFORMATION ABOUT
PROTECTION AGAINST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRES: NO SPECIAL MEASURES
REQUIRED. STORAGE: REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY STOR EROOMS AND
RECEPTACLES: NO SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS. STORAGE IN ONE COMMON
FACILITY: (OTHER PRECAUTIONS)
Other Precautions:HANDLING AND STORAGE PRECAUTIONS (CONT): NOT
REQUIRED. FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT STORAGE CONDITIONS: NONE.
CLASS ACCORDING TO REGULATION ON FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS: VOID.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR THE
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT DESIGN OF TECHNICAL SYSTEMS:
NO FURTHER DATA; SEE HANDLING AND STORAGE SECTION.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH MEETING ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA .
Work Hygienic Practices:THE USUAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR HANDLING
CHEMICALS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED.
Supplemental Safety and Health
COMPONENTS WITH LIMIT VALUES THAT REQUIRE MONITORING AT THE WORKPLACE:
NOT REQUIRED. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: THE LISTS THAT WERE VALID
DURING THE CREATION WERE USED AS BASIS. DENSITY: NOT DETERMINED .
BULK DENSITY: N/P (@ 20 C, IN KG/M3). ORGANIC SOLVENTS: 0.0%.

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:UNDETERMINED
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:UNDETERMINED
Solubility in Water:N/P (G/L)
Appearance and Odor:BLUE LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION / CONDITIONS TO BE
AVOIDED: NO DECOMPOSITION IF USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DANGEROUS PRODUCTS OF DECOMPOSITION:
NO DANGEROUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS KNOWN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:DANGEROUS REACTIONS: NO DANGEROUS
REACTIONS KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT: RECOMMENDATION: SMALLER QUANTITIES CAN
BE DISPOSED OF WITH HOUSEHOLD WASTE. UNCLEANED PACKAGES:
RECOMMENDATION: DISPOSAL MUST BE MADE ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL
REGULATIONS. RECOMMENDED CLEANSIN G AGENT: WATER, IF NECESSARY
WITH CLEANSING AGENTS.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE TOXICITY: PRIMARY IRRITANT EFFECT: ON
SKIN: NO IRRITATING EFFECT. ON EYES: NO IRRITATING EFFECT.
SENSITIZATION: NO SENSITIZATION EFFECTS KNOWN. ADDITIONAL
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: WHEN USED AND HANDLED ACCORDING TO
SPECIFICATIONS, THE PRODUCT DOES NOT HAVE ANY HARMFUL EFFECTS
ACCORDING TO OUR EXPERIENCE AND THE INFORMATION PROVIDED TO US. THE
SUBSTANCE IS NOT SUBJECT TO CLASSIFICATION.

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:GENERAL NOTES: WATER HAZARD CLASS 0 (SELF-ASSESSMENT):
GENERALLY NOT HAZARDOUS FOR WATER.

Transport Information:DOT REGULATIONS: N/P. HAZARD CLASS: N/P. LAND
TRANSPORT ADR/RID (CROSS-BORDER): N/P. ADR/RID CLASS: N/P.
MARITIME TRANSPORT IMDG: N/P. IMDG CLASS: N/P. MARINE POLLUTANT:
NO. AIR TRANSPORT ICAO- TI AND IATA-DGR: N/P. ICAO/IATA CLASS:
N/P.

Federal Regulatory Information:PRODUCT RELATED HAZARD INFORMATIONS: THE
SUBSTANCE IS NOT SUBJECT TO CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO TH SOURCES
OF LITERATURE KNOWN TO US. OBSERVE THE GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
WHEN HANDLING CHEMICALS. T HE PRODUCT IS NOT SUBJECT TO
IDENTIFICATION REGULATIONS ACCORDING TO DIRECTIVES ON HAZARDOUS
MATERIALS. NATIONAL REGULATIONS. WATER HAZARD CLASS: WATER HAZARD
CLASS 0 (SELF ASSESSMENT): GENERALLY NOT HAZARDOUS FOR WATER.