MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION -- INDIGO CARMINE  -- 6505-00N047844
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:INDIGO CARMINE
MSDS Date:02/12/1987
FSC:6505
NIIN:00N047844
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT INC. SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
Address:PARIS BYPASS
Box:M
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40361
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-354-2050(PRESS 3)/314-982-5000
Emergency Phone Num:800-354-2050/314-539-1600
CAGE:62910
=== Contractor Identification ===
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:DELTA(SUP 2,2')-BIINDOLINE)-5,5'-DISULFONIC ACID,
    3,3'-DIOXO-,DISODIUM SALT; (INDIGO CARMINE)
CAS:860-22-0
RTECS #:DU3000000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  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:INHAL: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED.
    INGEST: LARGE DOSES MAY CAUSE GI UPSET. SKIN: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS
    EXPECTED. EYE: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS EXPECTED. CHRONIC: 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 AREA WITH SOAP AND WAT
    ER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS. EYE: IMMED FLUSH
    EYES WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. CALL A PHYSICIAN IF
    IRRITATION DEVELOPS.

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

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

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENT AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL
    MAY REQUIRE RESPIRATORY PROTECTION FROM DUST. SPILLS: SWEEP UP AND
    CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET SWEEPING
    MAY BE USED TO AVO ID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. PROTECT FROM FREEZING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRE PERSONAL RESPIRATOR
    USAGE. NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF
    CONCERN .
Ventilation:NOT EXPECTED TO REQUIRED ANY SPECIAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORK GOGG .
Other Protective Equipment:CLEAN BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>572F,>300C
Solubility in Water:1 GM/100 ML WATER
Appearance and Odor:DARK PURPLE POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:LIGHT SENSITIVE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY EMIT OXIDES OF CARBON, OXIDES OF
    SULFUR, AND OXIDES OF NITROGEN WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITON.

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

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

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