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. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.