MSDS Name: Azure
a (cert)
Catalog Numbers:
AC401630000, AC401630100, EK
120 6168, EK1206168
Synonyms:
C.I. 52005;
3-Amino-7-(dimethylamino)phenothizin-5-ium chloride;
7-(Dimethylamino)-3-amino-3H-phenothiazine hydrochloride
Company Identification: Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number:
201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call:
703-527-3887
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| CAS#
|
Chemical Name |
% | EINECS# |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
| 531-53-3 |AZURE
A
| | 208-510-7 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
Hazard Symbols: None Listed.
Risk Phrases: None Listed.
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Not available.
Caution! The toxicological properties of this
material have not been
fully investigated. May cause eye and skin
irritation. May cause
respiratory and digestive tract irritation.
Target Organs: None known.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological
properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties
of this substance have not been fully investigated.
Chronic:
No information found.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical
aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if
cough or other symptoms appear.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained
breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Autoignition Temperature:Not
available.
Flash Point:
270 deg C ( 518.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower:Not
available.
Explosion Limits, upper:Not
available.
NFPA Rating:
Not published.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use
proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a
suitable clean, dry,
closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid
breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin,
and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a tightly closed container. Store
in a cool, dry,
well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
|--------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-----------------|
| AZURE A
|none listed |none listed
|none listed |
+--------------------+-------------------+-------------------+-----------------+
OSHA Vacated PELs:
AZURE
A:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
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 29CFR
1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
when necessary.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State:
Solid
Appearance:
Not available.
Odor:
none reported
pH:
Not available.
Vapor Pressure:
Not available.
Vapor Density:
Not available.
Evaporation Rate:
Not available.
Viscosity:
Not available.
Boiling Point:
Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point:
290 deg C dec
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
soluble in water (moderately)
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula:
C14H14ClN3S
Molecular Weight:
291.79
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition
Products:
Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, oxides of
sulfur, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will
not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 531-53-3: SP5660000
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
AZURE
A -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
No data available.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Mutagenicity:
No data available.
Other Studies:
No data available.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Chemical waste generators must determine
whether a discarded chemical
is classified as a
hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification
determination are listed in
40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste
generators must consult state
and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure
complete and accurate
classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
US DOT
No information available
Canadian TDG
No information available.
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 531-53-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health &
Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical
Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a
Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA
Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a
SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
Section 302
(RQ)
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
Section 302
(TPQ)
None of the chemicals in this product have a
TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
by OSHA.
STATE
AZURE
A is not present on state lists from CA,
PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk
Level:
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in
Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.
Risk Phrases:
Safety Phrases:
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 531-53-3: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure
Limits
Canada
CAS# 531-53-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
WHMIS: Not available.
CAS# 531-53-3 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 8/24/1997 Revision #1 Date: 8/02/2000
The information above is
believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently
available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other
warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we
assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own
investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their
particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
liable for any claims, losses,
or damages of any third party or for lost
profits or any special,
indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising,
even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such
damages.