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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE MATERIAL AND SUPPLIER
Material Name: Catalogue Number: Other Names: Recommended Use: Supplier Name: Street Address: Telephone Number: Emergency Contact: Methylene Blue, certified C124; C1241; C1245. Basic Blue 9, C.I. 52015; trihydrate; Methylene blue trihydrate; 3,7Bis(dimethylamino) phenazathionium chloride trihydrate. General stain for animals, histology, laboratory reagent. ProSciTech Pty Ltd 11 Carlton Street, Kirwan QLD 4817 Australia (07) 4773 9444 - 8:30am 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays) (07) 4773 9444 - 8:30am 5:00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays)

SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard Classification: Hazardous according to the criteria for Classifying Hazardous Substances [NOHSC:1008]. Hazardous and/or Dangerous Nature: HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS. Risk Phrases: R22: Harmful if swallowed. R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Safety Phrases: S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36: Wear suitable protective clothing. Refer to Section 15 for Poisons Schedule.

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Hazchem Code: Not available.

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Containment & Clean up: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Ventilate area of leak or spill. Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.

SECTION 7 - HANDLING & STORAGE

Precautions for Safe Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid dust formation and control ignition sources. Precautions for Safe Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

No exposure standard allocated. National Exposure Standards: Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with and eyewash facility and safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Personal Protective Equipment: Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN 166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Odour: pH: Vapour pressure: Vapour density: Boiling point/range: Freezing/melting point: Solubility: Specific gravity or density: Flash Point: Flammable (explosive) limits: Ignition temperature: Molecular Weight: Chemical Formula: Dark green crystalline powder. Odourless. No information found. Not applicable. Not available. Decomposes. 100-110C. Soluble in water. Other Solvents: Ethanol, Chloroform. No information found. Not available. Not available. Not available. 373.91 C16H18C1N3S.3H2O

SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stable under normal conditions of use. Chemical stability: Heat, flame, ignition sources, dusting and incompatibilities. Conditions to avoid: Strong oxidising agents. Incompatible Materials: Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas. Will not occur. Hazardous Reactions:

SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Exposure and Health Effects: WARNING! HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Ingestion: May causes gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.

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Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation. The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated. No information available. Human/Animal data: No data available to classify Carcinogenic Category. Carcinogenic Category: No information available. Other Carcinogenic Information:

SECTION 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity: Persistence and degradability: Mobility: No information available. No information available. No information available.

SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal Methods: Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number: UN Proper Shipping Name: Class and Subsidiary risk: Packing Group: Special Precautions for User: Hazchem Code: Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated. Not regulated. Not available. Not available.

SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

Poison Schedule Number: None Allocated.

SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

30 April 2012 Date of preparation of MSDS: Comments: List of Publications referenced when creating this MSDS; - Hazardous Substances Information System Consolidated Lists: Safe Work Australia. - APPROVED CRITERIA FOR CLASSIFYING HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES [NOHSC:1008(2004)] 3rd Edition: National Occupational Health and Safety Commission. - Dangerous Goods - Initial Emergency Response Guide (SAA/SNZ HB76:1997). - IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations. - Adopted National Exposure Standards for Atmospheric Contaminants in the Occupational Environment [NOHSC:1003(1995)]. - Australia Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Drugs and Poisons [SUSPD] (Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing).
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) has been prepared in compliance with the National code of Practice for the Preparation of Material Safety Data Sheets 2nd Edition [NOHSC:2011(2003)]. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this MSDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Material Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.

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