Bromophenol Blue

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Bromophenol Blue

Other Names

Tetrabromophenol-sulfonthalein, Tetrabromophenoltetrabromosulfonenephthalein, BPB

Product Number(s)

C087, C0871, C0875

CAS Number

115-39-9

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

Danger

Hazard Statement(s)

NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.

Precautionary Statement(s)

Not available.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

May cause respiratory tract irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.

Ingestion

May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Low hazard for usual industrial handling.

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. 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 & water.

Eye Contact

Flush eyes with plenty of water as a precaution.

Other Information

Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam. Special hazards; Carbon, Sulphur oxides. Hydrogen bromide gas,

Large Fire

Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam. Special hazards; Carbon, Sulphur oxides. Hydrogen bromide gas,

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8.

Environmental precautions

Not available.

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 closed container 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. 0.11mm nitrile.

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

Brownish-pink to pink powder

Odour

Odorless.

pH

Not available.

Vapour Pressure

Not available.

Density

Not available.

Boiling Point

Not available.

Melting Point

273°C - lit

Solubility

Not available.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

Not available.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not available.

Ignition Temperature

Not available.

Formula

C₁₉H₁₀Br₄O₅S

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

Stable at room temperature 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, strong reducing agents, strong acid, strong bases.

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

Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.

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

Not regulated.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

No information available.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

6 October 2021

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.