General Information
Revision date
2014-12-29
Product name
NBT
Chemical name
5,5"-diphenyl-3,3"-bis(4-nitrophenyl)-2,2"-(3,3"-dimethoxybiphenyl-4,4"-ylene)ditetrazolium dichloride
CAS No.
298-83-9
supplier name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
800.424.9300
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category 4 SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION - Category 2 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/ EYE IRRITATION - Category 2
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation.
Prevention
Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. NBT
Response
IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
Storage
Not applicable.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Fine dust clouds may form explosive mixtures with air. Handling and/or processing of this material may generate a dust which can cause mechanical irritation of the eyes, skin, nose and throat.
