General Information
Revision date
2016-10-24
Product name
Methyl Blue
CAS No.
28983-56-4
supplier name
Sigma-Aldrich Canada Co
Manufacturer Name
Sigma-Aldrich Corporation
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Canada Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview
WHMIS Classification
D2B Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects Moderate skin irritant Moderate respiratory irritant Moderate eye irritant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2A) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Health hazards
2 Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
0
Potential health effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes Causes eye irritation. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.
