SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- NINHYDRIN SPRAY REAGENT, N0507  -- 6550-00N021652
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NINHYDRIN SPRAY REAGENT, N0507
MSDS Date:07/25/1989
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N021652
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:800-325-8070
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076

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

Ingred Name:1,3-INDANDIONE, 2,2-DIHYDROXY-; (NINHYDRIN)
CAS:485-47-2
RTECS #:NK5425000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
    ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES,
    MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN
    IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:SKIN OR EYES: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS
    AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
    CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING
    GIVE ARTIFI CIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN. CALL PHYSICIAN. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

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

Flash Point:48.0F,8.9C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS AND
    HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER WITH DRY LIME OR SODA ASH, PICK UP, KEEP
    IN A CLOSED CONTAINER AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA
    AND WASH SPILL SITE AFT ER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT/SPARKS/OPEN FLAME.
    DO NOT BRTH VAP. AVOID CNTCT W/EYES/SKIN/CLTHG. AVOID PRLNGD/RPTD
    EXPOS. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. HYGROSCOPIC.
Other Precautions:STORE UNDER NITROGEN.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED REAPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:F3
Spec Gravity:0.788
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
    CARBON DIOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
    MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    LAWS.

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