ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- METHYL YELLOW, INDICATOR GRADE, 11449-9  -- 6810-00N037968
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL YELLOW, INDICATOR GRADE, 11449-9
MSDS Date:01/30/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N037968
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

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

Ingred Name:ANILINE, N,N-DIMETHYL-P-PHENYLAZO-;
    (4-DIMETHYLAMINOAZOBENZENE (XYLIDINE))  (SARA III)
CAS:60-11-7
RTECS #:BX7350000
OSHA PEL:SEE 1910.1015
ACGIH TLV:S,0.5 PPM; 9293
EPA Rpt Qty:10 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:10 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT) 200 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
    SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. OSHA-REGULATED CARCINOGEN. SEE
    CFR TITLE 29 PART 1910. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. ABSORPTION INTO BODY
    LEADS TO FORMATION OF METHEMOGLOBI N WHICH IN SUFFICIENT
    CONCENTRATION CAUSES CYANOSIS. ONSET MAY BE DELAYED 2-4 HOURS OR
    LONGER. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:DIMETHYLAMINOAZOBENZENE: GROUP 2B
    (IARC), IARC MONOGRAPH VOL 7, P. 561, 1987; ANTICIP TO BE A CARCIN
    (NTP), (SUPDAT)
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:CHRONIC: CARCINOGEN. MAY ALTER GENETIC
    MATERIAL. TARGET ORGANS: LIVER & BLADDER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYES/SKIN:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT
    LEAST 15 MINS WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLOTHING & SHOES. ASSURE
    ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF EYES BY SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS. DISCARD
    CONTAMD C LOTHING & SHOES. INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
    FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUB
    BOOTS & HEAVY RUB GLOVES. WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS & DISCARD THEM
    AFTER USE. COVER W/DRY LIME OR SODA ASH, PICK UP, KEEP IN A CLSD
    CONTR & HOLD FOR WASTE D ISP. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENT AREA & (SUPP
    DATA)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL/DRY PLACE. KEEP CONTR
    TIGHTLY CLOSED IN WELL VENTILATED PLACE. POISON. MUTAGEN. TOXIC. DO
    NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID ALL CONTACT.
Other Precautions:FOR PROTECTION & HANDLING REQUIREMENTS CONSULT CFR
    TITLE 29 PART 1910.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILL PROC:WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE. HEALTH
    HAZARD: (CARCINOGENICITY COMMENTS) NTP 6TH ANN RPT ON CARCINOGENS
    (SUMMARY), 1991, OSHA REG 29 CFR 1910.1015 .

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:232F,111C
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE-YELLOW POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACIDS, ACID ANHYDRIDES & OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE &
    NITROGEN OXIDES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
    & SCRUBBER. DISPOSAL MUST BE I/A/W FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS .

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