SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- METHYL VIOLOGEN, M2254 ======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= FSC: 6505 MSDS Date: 01/01/1999 MSDS Num: CJVML LIIN: 00N092666 Product ID: METHYL VIOLOGEN, M2254 MFN: 01 Responsible Party Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL CO Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Info Phone Number: 314-771-5765 Emergency Phone Number: 314-771-5765 Review Ind: Y Published: Y ======================================================= Contractor Summary ======================================================= Cage: 21076 Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address: 3050 SPRUCE ST Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO 63178 Phone: 314-771-5765 ======================================================= Item Description Information ======================================================= ======================================================= Ingredients ======================================================= Cas: 1910-42-5 RTECS #: DW2275000 Name: METHYL VIOLOGEN Percent by Wt: 100. OSHA PEL: 0.5 MG/M3 ======================================================= Health Hazards Data ======================================================= LD50 LC50 Mixture: LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 57 MG/KG Route Of Entry Inds - Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Carcinogenicity Inds - NTP: NO IARC: NO OSHA: NO Effects of Exposure: 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) Signs And Symptions 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. ======================================================= Handling and Disposal ======================================================= 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. 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. 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. ======================================================= Fire and Explosion Hazard Information ======================================================= 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. ======================================================= Control Measures ======================================================= 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 (FP N). Other Protective Equipment: ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER (FP N). 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) ======================================================= Physical/Chemical Properties ======================================================= Melt/Freeze Pt: >300.C, 572.F Appearance and Odor: SOLID. ======================================================= Reactivity Data ======================================================= Stability Indicator: YES Materials To Avoid: STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS. Hazardous Decomposition Products: TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS. Hazardous Polymerization Indicator: NO ======================================================= Toxicological Information ======================================================= 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) ======================================================= Ecological Information ======================================================= 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) ======================================================= MSDS Transport Information ======================================================= 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) ======================================================= Regulatory Information ======================================================= 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. ======================================================= Other Information ======================================================= Other Information: SUPDAT: ORL-DOG LD50:25 MG/KG. IYKEDH 10,520,1979. ORL-MKY LD50:50 MG/KG. EXMPA6 17,317,1972. ORL-CAT LD50:35 MG/KG. IYKEDH 10,520,1979. SKN-RBT LD50:18 MG/KG. BJIMAG 23,126,1966. IPR-RBT LD50:18 MG/K G. VHTODE 21,404,1979. ORL-PIG LD50:30 MG/KG. 85GYAV -,104,1971. ORL-GPG LD50:22 MG/KG. EXMPA6 17,317,1972. IPR-GPG LD50:3 MG/KG. BJIMAG 23,126,1966. ORL-CKN LD50:362 MG/KG. BJIMAG 23,126,1966. ORL-DC K LD50:199 MG/KG. TXAPA9 47,451,1979. SKN-DCK LD50:600 MG/KG. TXAPA9 47,451,1979. PAR-FRG LD50:260 MG/KG. ABHUE6 36,295,1985. SKN-TRK LD50:375 MG/KG. POSCAL 52,1625,1973. (ECOLOGICAL INFO) ======================================================= HAZCOM Label ======================================================= Product ID: METHYL VIOLOGEN, M2254 Cage: 21076 Company Name: SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Street: 3050 SPRUCE ST PO Box: 14508 City: ST LOUIS MO Zipcode: 63178 Health Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765 Label Required IND: Y Date Of Label Review: 11/02/1999 Status Code: A Origination Code: F Chronic Hazard IND: Y Eye Protection IND: YES Skin Protection IND: YES Signal Word: WARNING Respiratory Protection IND: YES Health Hazard: Moderate Contact Hazard: Moderate Fire Hazard: Slight Reactivity Hazard: None Hazard And Precautions: ACUTE: TOXIC IF SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALED. CAUSES SEVERE IRRITATION. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS O F 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: M AY 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. ======================================================= Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. 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