BETZ LABORATORIES, INC. -- BROMOCRESOL GREEN -- 6810-00-559-3231
===================== Product Identification =====================
Product ID:BROMOCRESOL GREEN
MSDS Date:08/27/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-559-3231
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BETZ LABORATORIES, INC.
Address:4636 SOMERTON ROAD
City:TREVOSE
State:PA
ZIP:19053
Info Phone Num:215-355-3300
Emergency Phone Num:215-355-3300
CAGE:24774
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BETZDEARBORN INC.
Address:4636 SOMERTON ROAD
Box:City:TREVOSE
State:PA
ZIP:19053
Country:US
Phone:215-355-3300
CAGE:24774
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Ingred Name:NON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENT
Fraction by Wt: 100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
===================== 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-SLIGHTLY IRRITATING TO THE
SKIN. EYE-SLIGHTLY IRRITATING TO THE EYES.
RESPIRATORY-MISTS/AEROSOLS MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT. CHRONIC: NO EVIDENCE OF POTENTIAL CHRONIC
EFFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE EYE, SKIN, AND/OR RESPIRATORY TRACT
IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NOT KNOWN.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH
SOAP SOLUTION OR WATER FOR 15 MIN. EYE-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH
WATER FOR 15 MIN. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN. INHALATION-REMOVE VICTIM
FROM AREA T O FRESH AIR. APPLY APPROPIATE FIRST AIDTREATMENT AS
NECESSARY. INGESTION-DILUTE CONTENTS OF STOMACH. INDUCE VOMITING BY
ONE OF THE STANDARD METHODS. IMMEDIATELY CONTACT A PHYSICIAN.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point Method:SCC
Flash Point:>200F,>93C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM OR WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR POSITIVE PRESSURE
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (FULL FACE-PIECE TYPE).
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH AREA WITH WATER. WET AREA MAY BE
SLIPPERY. SPREAD SAND/GRIT.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN
USE. DO NOT FREEZE. IF FROZEN THAW AND MIX COMPLETELY BEFORE USE..
Other Precautions:NONE
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION IS INADEQUATE USE A RESPIRATOR
WITH DUST/MIST FILTERS.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SPLASH PROOF CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH OFF AFTER EACH USE. REPLACE AS NECESSARY.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
HCC:C3
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:ND
Vapor Pres:ND
Vapor Density:ND
Spec Gravity:1.0
pH:4.6
Viscosity:ND
Evaporation Rate & Reference:<1 ETHER=1
Solubility in Water:100
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREEN, LIQUID, NO ODOR.
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:DO NOT FREEZE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION (DESTRUCTIVE
FIRES) YIELD ELEMENTAL OXIDES.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:WATER CONTAMINATED WITH THIS REAGENT MAY BE SENT
TO A SANITARY SEWER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH ANY LOCAL AGREEMENT, A
TREATMENT FACILITY OR DISCHARGE UNDER A NPDES PERMIT. REAGENT (AS
IS)-INCINERATE OR BURY IN APPROVED LANDFILL.
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