MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC -- ALCIAN BLUE  -- 6550-00N082298
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ALCIAN BLUE
MSDS Date:12/19/1986
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N082298
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600;314-982-5000
CAGE:23104
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL WORKS LTD
Address:600 DELMAR
City:POINTE CLAIRE QUE CAN H9R
CAGE:23104
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:ALCIAN BLUE (MFR CAS #33864-99-2)
CAS:12040-44-7
RTECS #:AY9950000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS
    EXPECTED. INGESTION: LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE GASTRO-INTESTINAL UPSET.
    SKIN CONTACT: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED. EYE CONTACT: NO ADVERSE
    EFFECTS EXPECTED. CHRONIC E XPOSURE: NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BREATHING (GIVE O*2/ARTF
    RESP) . INGEST: IF LARGE AMOUNTS WERE SWALLOWED, GIVE WATER TO
    DRINK AND GET MEDICAL ADVICE. SKIN: WASH EXPOSED ARE WITH SOAP &
    WATER.  GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYE: IMMEDIATELY
    FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL PHYSICIAN
    IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FIRE AND EXPLOSION: NOT CONSIDERED TO BE
    HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQ NIOSH APPRVD RESP PROT FROM DUST. SPILLS: SWEEP
    UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISP. VACUUMING/WET SWEEPING
    MAY BE USED TO AVOID DUST  DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:BASED ON THE TOXICITY OF COMPOUNDS OF SIMILAR
    STRUCTURE, THIS MATERIAL LIKELY PRESENTS A LOW HAZARD FOR USUAL
    INDUSTRIAL HANDLING.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE PERSONAL RESPIRATOR
    USUAGE. NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF
    CONCERN .
Ventilation:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE ANY SPECIAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . CLEAN
    BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NO INFORMATION FOUND
Solubility in Water:MODERATE
Appearance and Odor:GREENISH BLACK CRYSTALS WITH A METALLIC SHEEN.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
    AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM CARBON OXIDES AND NITROGEN
    OXIDES WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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