ANDERSON LABORATORIES INC -- METHYLENE BLUE REAGENT APHA ASTM FOR SURFAC  -- 6550-00N015745
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYLENE BLUE REAGENT APHA ASTM FOR SURFAC
MSDS Date:06/27/1988
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N015745
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ANDERSON LABORATORIES INC
Address:5901 FITZHUGH ST
City:FORT WORTH
State:TX
ZIP:76119
Country:US
Info Phone Num:817-457-4474
Emergency Phone Num:817-457-4474
Preparer's Name:JC WATTS
CAGE:0E6V4
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ANDERSON LABORATORIES INC
Address:5901 FITZHUGH ST
Box:City:FORT WORTH
State:TX
ZIP:76119
Country:US
Phone:817-457-4474
CAGE:0E6V4

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

Ingred Name:(METHYLENE BLUE) 3-H-PHENOTHIAZINE, 7 -(DIMETHYLAMINO)-3
    (METHYLIMINO)-, 3-METHOCHLORIDE.
CAS:61-73-4
RTECS #:SO5600000
Fraction by Wt: 1%

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: MATRIX

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL-RAT: LD50 1180 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE/CHRONIC: DATA NOT AVAILABLE FOR
    DILUTE SOLUTIONS AND/OR MIXTURES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:IF SWALLOWED, CALL POISON CONTROL CENTER FOR ADVICE ABOUT
    ANTIDOTES AND FIRST AID. EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH PLENTY
    OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SUPPORT
    BREATHING  (0*2/ARTIFICAL RESPIRATION) .

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

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA
    AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIP .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF
    WATER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES. AVOID SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT HANDLE
    UNTIL THE MANUFACTURERS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN READ AND
    UNDERSTOOD.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES 
Other Protective Equipment:SPECIAL EQUIP: LAB COAT
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Appearance and Odor:ODORLESS, DARK BLUE COLORED SOLUTIONS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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