Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
61-73-4
Name of the chemical
Phenothiazin-5-ium, 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)-, and its salts, when used as a substance in hair dye products
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-01-17
Product name
Methylene Blue
Product Synonyms
None Listed
CAS No.
61-73-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Medicinal only Staining agent for microscopy
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Aquasonic Pty Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H320, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H320
Causes eye irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Australia: Classified as hazardous according to criteria of National Occupational Health and Safety Commission, Australia (NOHSC). Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. New Zealand: Classified as Hazardous according to the Hazardous Substances (Minimum degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001, New Zealand. Not classified as Dangerous Goods for transport according to the New Zealand Standard NZS 5433 2007 Transport of Dangerous Goods on Land.
HSNO Classifications
6.4A – Substance that is irritating to the eye. 9.1C – Substance that is harmful to the aquatic environment.
Hazard statements
H320 Causes eye irritation H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects R22 Harmful if swallowed.
Prevention
P103* Read label before use. – This statement applies only where the substance is available to the general public. P104 Read Safety Data Sheet before use P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling P273 Avoid release to the environment
Precautionary statements
Codes – Response: EYE: P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Codes – Storage: None Codes – Disposal: P501 In the case of a substance that is in compliance with a HSNO approval other than a part 6A (Group Standards) approval, a label must provide a description of one or more appropriate and achievable methods for the disposal of a substance in accordance with the Hazardous Substances (Disposal) Regulations 2001. This may also include any method of disposal that must be avoided. S22 Do not breathe dust.
