MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC -- EOSIN Y  -- 6550-00N082299
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:EOSIN Y
MSDS Date:01/30/1987
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N082299
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600;314-982-5000
CAGE:23104
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL WORKS LTD
Address:600 DELMAR
City:POINTE CLAIRE QUE CAN H9R
CAGE:23104
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:FLUORESCEIN, 2',4',5',7'-TETRABROMO-, DISODIUM SALT; (EOSIN
    Y)
CAS:17372-87-1
RTECS #:LM5850000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: INHALATION OF DUST
    MAY IRRITATE THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. INGESTION: NOT EXPECTED TO BE A
    HEALTH HAZARD VIA INGESTION. SKIN CONT: NOT EXPECTED TO CAUSE ANY
    ADVERSE HEALTH EFFECTS FROM  SKIN CONTACT. EYE CONT: MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION FOR ANY
    BREATHING DIFFICULTY. INGESTION: CALL PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. SKIN:
    WASH EXPOSED AREA WITH SOAP AND WATER. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF
    IRRITATION DEV ELOPS. EYE: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH RUNNING WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ADVICE IF IRRITATION DEVELOPS.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE FIRE OR EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQUIRE NIOSH APPRVD RESP PROT FROM DUST. SPILL:
    SWEEP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION OR DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR
    WET SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO  AVOID DUST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:WARNING! MAY IRRITATE EYES, RESPIRATORY TRACT. DO NOT
    BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. KEEP
    CONTAINER CLOSED. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO THE DUST
    IS APPARENT, A NIOSH APPRVD DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN. FOR
    EMERGENCIES, A NIOSH APPRVD SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY
    BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST SYS WHICH CAPTURES CONTAMINANT AT ITS SOURCE IS
    REC TO PVNT DISPERSION OF CONTAMINANT INTO WORKROOM AIR.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . CLEAN
    BODY-COVERING CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. CONTACT LENSES
    SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NO INFORMATION FOUND
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:BROWN POWDER, ODORLESS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
    AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:MAY FORM CARBON OXIDES AND NITROGEN
    OXIDES WHEN HEATED TO DECOMPOSITION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPROVED WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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