FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY,CHEMICAL MANUFACT DIV -- BROMOTHYMOL BLUE  -- 6810-00-280-1811
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BROMOTHYMOL BLUE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-280-1811
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC COMPANY,CHEMICAL MANUFACT DIV
Emergency Phone Num:(201)796-7100
CAGE:22527
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO
Address:2000 PARK LN
Box:City:PITTSBURGH
State:PA
ZIP:15275
Country:US
Phone:412-490-8586
CAGE:22527

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

Ingred Name:BROMOTHYMOL BLUE CAS#76-59-5
CAS:76-59-5
RTECS #:SJ7450000
Fraction by Wt: UNK
ACGIH TLV:NOT SPECIFIED

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

Effects of Overexposure:MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION ON. AVOID
    CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYE

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

First Aid:SKIN AND EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.

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

Extinguishing Media:CO*2,DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION,EMITS TOXIC
    FUMES OF SO*X AND BROMIDES

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

Spill Release Procedures:SCOOP UP AND PLACE IN A SUITABLE CONTAINER

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:FOLLOW NORMAL PROCEDURES FOR HANDLING
    CHEMICAL.USE PROPER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Other Precautions:AVOID SKIN AND EYE CONTACT.

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

Respiratory Protection:DUST MASK/DUST RESPIR
Ventilation:MECH(GEN)OR LOCAL EXHAUST THAT PROVIDES ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
    WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS DATED MAY 23, 1980

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

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:UNKNON
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:VIOLET POWDER

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY THE MFR.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION,EMITS
    TOXIC FUMES OF SO*X X BR.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,STATE AND
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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