FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV. -- BROMOTHYMOL BLUE  -- 6810-00-262-8581
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BROMOTHYMOL BLUE
MSDS Date:12/19/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-262-8581
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO CHEMICAL DIV.
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100 OR 201-796-7523
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BROMOTHYMOL BLUE
CAS:76-59-5
RTECS #:SJ7450000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE- SKIN/EYES: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. INGESTION:MAY BE HARMFUL IF INGESTED IN LARGE QUANTITY.
    CHRONIC-NOT KNOWN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO DATA AVAILABLE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES:IRRIGATE THOROUGHLY WITH WATER; IF DISCOMFORT PERSISTS
    OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:WASH OFF THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND
    WATER. INHALATION:REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. INGESTION:WASH OUT MOUTH
    THOROUGHLY	WITH WATER; IN SEVERE CASES OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
    FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
    FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY EVOLVE TOXIC FUMES.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROPRIATE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SEEP UP
    OR VACUUM UP AND TRANSFER CAREFULLY TO CONTAINER FOR RECLAMATION OR
    LATER  DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORAGE-STORE IN A COOL AND DRY PLACE.
    KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED.
Other Precautions:NONE

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Ventilation:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:392F,200C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:CREAM-COLORED POWDER

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO DATA AVAILABLE
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY INCLUDE TOXIC FUMES OF OXIDES OF
    SULFUR AND BROMIDES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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