Material Safety Data Sheet

Section 7 Handling & Storage
Section 9 Physical & Chemical Properties
Section 10 Stability & Reactivity
Section 11 Toxicological Information
Section 16 Additional Information
Section 12 Ecological Information
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
Section 14 Transport Information
Section 15 Regulatory Information
A chemical is considered to be listed if the CAS number for the anhydrous form is on the Inventory list.
These disposal guidelines are intended for the disposal of catalog-size quantities only. Federal regulations may apply to empty container. State and/or local regulations may be different. Dispose of in
accordance with all local, state and federal regulations or contract with a licensed chemical disposal agency.
Component TSCA CERLCA (RQ) RCRA code DSL NDSL WHMIS Classifi cation
The information contained herein is furnished without warranty of any kind. Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent
determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use of these materials and the safety and health of employees. NTP: National Toxicology Program,
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer, OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration, STOT: Specifi c Target Organ Toxicity, SE: Single Exposure, RE: Repeated Exposure.
Section 8 Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Limits:
Chemical Name
ACGIH (TLV) OSHA (PEL) NIOSH (REL)
Revision Date: August 28, 2014 Supercedes: September 11, 2013
Engineering controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower and fi re extinguishing material. Personnel
should wear safety glasses, goggles, or faceshield, lab coat or apron, appropriate protective gloves. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Respiratory protection: None should be needed in normal laboratory handling at room temperatures. If misty conditions prevail, work in fume hood or wear a NIOSH/MSHA-
approved respirator.
Precautions for Safe Handling: Read label on container before using. Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals. Keep out of reach of children. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Do not inhale vapors, spray or mist. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid ingestion. Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove and
wash clothing before reuse.
Conditions for Safe Storage: Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Appearance: Dark blue liquid.
Odor: No odor.
Odor threshold: Data not available.
pH: Data not available.
Melting / Freezing point: ~0°C (32°F) (water)
Boiling point: ~100°C (212°F) (water)
Flash point: Data not available.
Evaporation rate ( Water = 1): <1
Flammability (solid/gas): Data not available.
Explosion limits: Lower / Upper: Data not available.
Vapor pressure (mm Hg): 14 (water)
Vapor density (Air = 1): 0.7 (water)
Relative density (Specifi c gravity): Approximately 1.1
Solubility(ies): Complete in water.
Toxicity to fi sh: No data available
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: No data available
Toxicity to algae: No data available
Persistence and degradability: No data available Bioaccumulative potential: No data available
Mobility in soil: No data available PBT and vPvB assessment: No data available
Other adverse effects: An environmental hazard cannot be excluded in the event of unprofessional handling or disposal.
UN/NA number: None
Shipping name: Not Regulated
Hazard class: None Packing group: None Reportable Quantity: None Marine pollutant: None Exceptions: None
Methylene blue chloride Listed Not listed Not listed Listed Not listed Uncontrolled product
Sodium benzoate Listed Not listed Not listed Listed Not listed Uncontrolled product
Partition coeffi cient: Data not available.
Auto-ignition temperature: Data not available.
Decomposition temperature: Data not available.
Viscosity: Data not available.
Molecular formula: Mixture
Molecular weight: Mixture
Acute toxicity: Oral-rat LD50: 1180 mg/kg [Methylene blue chloride] / Oral-rat LD50: 2100 mg/kg [Sodium benzoate]
Skin corrosion/irritation: Data not available
Serious eye damage/irritation: Data not available
Respiratory or skin sensitization: Data not available
Germ cell mutagenicity: Data not available
Carcinogenity:
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identifi ed as probable, possible or confi rmed human carcinogen by IARC.
NTP: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identifi ed as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.
OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identifi ed as a carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.
Reproductive toxicity: Data not available
STOT-single exposure: Data not available
STOT-repeated exposure: Data not available
Aspiration hazard: Data not available
Potential health effects:
Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin: Contact with skin may cause irritation.
Eyes: Contact with eyes may cause irritation.
Signs and symptoms of exposure: To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated. Specifi c data is
not available. Exercise appropriate procedures to minimize potential hazards.
Additional information: RTECS #: SP5740000 [Methylene blue chloride] / DH6650000 [Sodium benzoate]
Methylene blue chloride None established. None established. None established.
Chemical stability: Stable Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
Conditions to avoid: Excessive temperatures which cause evaporation. Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Incompatibilities with other materials: Strong oxidizing materials and reducers.
Hazardous decomposition products: Sufl ur oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride gas.