J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO -- METHYL RED HYDROCHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-264-8957
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:METHYL RED HYDROCHLORIDE
MSDS Date:08/03/1993
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8957
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-JTBAKER
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151/800-424-9300(CHEMTR)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:METHYL RED HYDROCHLORIDE
CAS:63451-28-5
Fraction by Wt: 90-100%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CHRONIC EFFECTS: NONE IDENTIFIED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE IDENTIFIED.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION-NONE IDENTIFIED. SKIN-PROLONGED
    CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN SENSITIZATION. EYE-NONE IDENTIFIED.
    INGESTION-NONE IDENTIFIED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

First Aid:INGESTION-IF SWALLOWED & CONSCIOUS, IMMEDIATELY GIVE LARGE
    AMOUNTS OF WATER. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION-IF PERSON
    BREATHES LARGE AMOUNTS, MOVE THE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. SKIN-IN CASE
    OF CONTACT,  IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH PLENTY OF SOAP & WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN. EYE-IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACEPIECE
    OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE IDENTIFIED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. CAREFULLY
    SWEEP UP AND REMOVE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.
    SUITABLE FOR ANY GENERAL CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:NONE.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE REQUIRED WHERE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
    CONDITIONS EXIST. IF AIRBORNE CONCENTRATION IS HIGH, USE AN
    APPROPIATE RESPIRATOR OR DUST MASK.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP
    FUME OR DUST LEVELS AS LOW AS POSSIBLE.
Protective Gloves:PROPER GLOVES RECOMMENDED.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES RECOMMENDED.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
STORAGE COLOR CODE: ORANGE (GENERAL STORAGE).

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

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:358F,181C
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED CRYSTALS. PURPLE.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE DOCUMENTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE,
    CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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