SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- NAPHTHOL BLUE BLACK, 195243  -- 6810-00N014564
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NAPHTHOL BLUE BLACK, 195243
MSDS Date:10/01/1994
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N014564
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:516-467-3535
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:2,7-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID, 4-AMINO-5-
    HYDROXY-3-((4-NITROPHENYL)AZO)-6-(PHENYLAZO)-, DISODIUM SALT; (ING
    2)
CAS:1064-48-8
RTECS #:QJ6196000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:ING 1:(NAPHTHOL BLUE BLACK)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:MAY BE HARMFUL IF INHALATION,
    INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
    MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT. TO THE BEST OF MFR'S KNOWLEDGE , THE CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL &
    TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES HAVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINUTES. SKIN:IMMEDIATELY WASH W/SOAP & COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. INHAL:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR.	IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
    BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER
    PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.

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

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
    SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE
    IN A BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE
    AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AF TER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. IRRITANT. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A
    COOL, DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & SKIN.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Appearance and Odor:BROWN TO BLACK POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES, SULFUR OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
    BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
    OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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