MALLINCKRODT,INC. -- METHYL RED  -- 6810-00-285-4331
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL RED
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-285-4331
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT,INC.
Emergency Phone Num:(314) 982-5000
CAGE:DO880
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT,INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIV.
Box:BOX M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:43061
Country:US
CAGE:DO880

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

Ingred Name:METHYL RED;(2-((4-(DIMETHYLAMINO)PHENYL)-BENZOIC
    ACID,HYDROCHLORIDE).CAS #63451-28-5
CAS:493-52-7
RTECS #:DG8960000
Fraction by Wt: >98%

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

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN/EYES:MAY CAUSE MILD IRRITATION;INHAL:MILD
    IRRIT TO MUC MEMB;INGEST:LG DOSES CAUSE GI DISTURBNC.

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

First Aid:INHALE:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR, GIVE CPR/O*2 IF
    NEED;EYES/SKIN:FLUSH W LG AMTS H*2O FOR 15 MIN;INGEST:RINSE MOUTH;
    GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR EYES, BREATHING DIFFICULTY, OR OTHER
    SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE.

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

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:EXTINGUISH WITH AGENT SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTV CLOTHING & NIOSH APPRVD
    SCBA W/PRSSR DMND
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE AN EXPLOSION HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK/SPILL.USE APPROP RESP
    PROTECTION.AVOID CREATING DUST.SWEEP UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR
    RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL.VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO
    AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED
    AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.AVOID ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT. KEEP
    CONTAINERS TIGHTLY CLOSED
Other Precautions:ISOLATE FROM OXIDIZERS.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF NEEDED,A DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE USED.FOR
    EMERGENCY,USE SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR CLEAN BODY-COVRG CLOTHES.KEEP EYE
    WASH/SHOWER AVAILABLE
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FROM MALLINCKRODT EFFECTIVE:10/09/85; MFR PROVIDED MSDS OF CRYSTAL
    METHYL RED. HOWEVER, METHYL RED IS TO BE DISSOLVED IN MIXTURE OF
    WATER & ETHANOL TO MAKE SOLUTION.

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:FINE,BLUISH-PURPLE CRYSTALS,ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE HEAT & MOISTURE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION IT EMITS
    OXIDES OF C & N.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY.ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL,STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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