Alcian Blue 8GX, C.I. 74240

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Alcian Blue 8GX, C.I. 74240

Other Names

Ingrain Blue I; Alcian Blue 8GX Certified.

Product Number(s)

C063, C0631, C0635

CAS Number

33864-99-2

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

Warning

Hazard Statement(s)

Not available.

Precautionary Statement(s)

Not available.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

May cause respiratory tract irritation.

Ingestion

May cause irritation of the digestive tract.

Eyes

May cause eye irritation.

Skin

May cause skin irritation.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If victim is conscious and alert, give water to rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin Contact

If contact, flush skin with plenty of soap and water.

Eye Contact

Flush eyes with plenty of water as a precaution.

Other Information

Treat symptomatically and supportively.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Environmental precautions

Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.

Conditions for safe storage

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.

Skin protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Body protection

Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory protection

Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Greenish black with metallic sheen solid.

Odour

Odorless

pH

Not available.

Vapour Pressure

Negligible.

Density

Not available.

Boiling Point

Not available.

Melting Point

148 deg C

Solubility

Moderately soluble.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

Not available.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not available.

Ignition Temperature

Not available.

Formula

C56H68Cl4CuN16S4

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

Stable at room temp in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No further relevant information available.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible materials

Strong oxidising agents.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available.

Eye contact

No further relevant information available.

Skin contact

No further relevant information available.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available.

Inhalation

No further relevant information available.

Toxicity and irritation

The toxicological properties of this material have not been fully investigated.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available.

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

None

Proper shipping name

Not regulated.

Transport hazard class

0

Packing group

None.

Environmental hazard

No information available.

Special precautions for users

Not regulated.

Additional information

No information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Not listed.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

17 February 2026

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.