FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- INDIGO CARMINE, I16625  -- 6810-00N027033
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:INDIGO CARMINE, I16625
MSDS Date:02/21/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N027033
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:ING 5: APPRVD SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE OPER IN
    PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER POS PRESS MODE. FOR FIREFIGHTING & OTHER IMMED
    (ING 7)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 6: DANGEROUS TO LIFE/HEALTH CNDTNS: ANY NIOSH/MSHA
    APPRVD SCBA THAT HAS FULL FACEPIECE & IS OPER IN PRESS- (ING 8)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 7: DEMAND/OTHER POS-PRESS MODE; ANY NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD
    SUPP-AIR RESP THAT HAS FULL FACEPIECE & IS OPER IN (ING 9)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 8: PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER POS-PRESS MODE IN COMBINATION
    W/AUXILIARY SCBA OPER IN PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER POS-PRESS MODE.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:(DELTA(SUP 2,2')- BIINDOLINE)-5,5'- DISULFONIC ACID, 3,3'-
    DIOXO-, DISODIUM SALT; (INDIGO CARMINE)
CAS:860-22-0
RTECS #:DU3000000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

Ingred Name:SUPP DATA: TO VOMIT BY HAVING HIM TOUCH BACK OF THROAT
    W/FINGER. DO NOT MAKE UNCON PERSON VOMIT. GET MED ATTN (ING 3)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 2: IMMEDIATELY. ANTIDOTE: NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY AND SUPPORTIVELY.
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:RESP PROT: EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER. ANY NIOSH/MSHA
    APPRVD TYPE 'C' SUPP-AIR RESP W/FULL FACEPIECE OPER IN (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

Ingred Name:ING 4: PRESS-DEMAND/OTHER POS PRESS MODE/W/FULL FACEPIECE,
    HELMET/HOOD OPER IN CONT-FLOW MODE; ANY NIOSH/MSHA (ING 6)
RTECS #:9999999ZZ

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYE: MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.
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:INHAL: REMOVE FROM EXPOS AREA TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG
    HAS STOPPED, PERFORM ARTF RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM AND AT REST. TREAT
    SYMP & SUPPORTIVELY. GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAM CLTHG
    & SHOE S IMMED. WASH AFFECTED AREA W/SOAP/MILDDETERGENT & LRG AMTS
    OF H*2O UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET
    MED ATTN IMMED. EYE:WASH EYES IMMED W/LRG AMTS OF H*2O/NORMAL (SUPP
    DATA)

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR FOAM.
    FOR LARGER FIRES: USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR ALCOHOL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . AVOID BREATHING HAZARDOUS VAPORS, KEEP
    UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE (FIBERBOARD)
    CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:ANY NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD DUST/MIST RESP W/FULL
    FACEPIECE; ANY NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD AIR-PURIFYING FULL FACEPIECE RESP
    W/HIGH-EFFICIENCY PARTICULATE FILTER; NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD POWERED
    AIR-PURIFYING RESP W/TIGH T-FITTING FACEPIECE & HIGH- (ING 4)
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT WITH THIS
    SUBSTANCE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
APPEAR/ODOR: BRIGHT RED CRYSTALS. FIRST AID PROC: SALINE, OCCASIONALLY
    LIFTING UPPER/LOWER LIDS, UNTIL NO EVIDENCE OF CHEM REMAINS (APPROX
    15-20 MIN). GET MED ATTN IMMED. INGEST: WHEN CHEM HAS BEEN SW
    ALLOWED & PERSON IS CONSCIOUS, IMMED GIVE LRG AMTS OF H*2O. AFTER
    H*2O HAS BEEN SWALLOWED, TRY TO GET VICTIM (ING 2)

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

HCC:N1
Solubility in Water:1%
Appearance and Odor:DUSKY,PURPLISH BLUE AMORPHORUS POWDER/BLUE GRANULES
    W/COPPERY LUSTER/(SUPP DATA

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
TETRALIN (TETRAHYDRONAPHTHALENE), STRONG OXIDANTS; VIGOROUS REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    TOXIC AND HAZARDOUS OXIDES OF NITROGEN, SULFUR, AND SODIUM.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS
    WHEN STORING OR DISPOSING OF THIS SUBSTANCE. FOR ASSISTANCE,
    CONTACT DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.

 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.