Safety Data Sheets / Bromophenol Blue

Safety Data Sheet

Bromophenol Blue

Version 3Last reviewed 9 October 2026Catalogue: C087, C0871, C0875

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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

Laboratory use. Indicator dye, used to indicate pH changes. It is also used as a tracking dye in gel electrophoresis

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Not a hazardous substance.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): NON-HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. NON-DANGEROUS GOODS.
Precautionary Statement(s): Not available.

Primary route(s) of entry

Inhalation — breathing in dust from the powder.
Skin or eye contact — contact during handling.
Ingestion — accidental swallowing.

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

No further relevant information available.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
Bromophenol Blue	115-39-9	99%	Not a hazardous substance.

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
Inhalation: After inhalation: fresh air
Skin Contact: If contact, flush skin with plenty of soap & water.
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water as a precaution. Remove contact lenses.
Other Information: Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: Water Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
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

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent, and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Evacuate the danger
area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
Environmental precautions: Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up: Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid
generation of dusts.

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: Storage conditions
Tightly closed. Dry.
Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 11: Combustible Solids

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
Bromophenol Blue	-	-	-	-

Engineering controls: Change contaminated clothing. Wash hands after working with substance.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection: This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated n EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 Dermatril® L
Body protection: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory protection: required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: pink to red brown powder
Odour: phenol-like
pH: Not available.
Vapour Pressure: Not available.
Density: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: 273°C - lit
Solubility: at 20 °C practically insoluble
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: Oral: No data available
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data 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

Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and local regulations.
Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like the product itself.

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: 9 October 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.
References: Suoelco SDS "Bromophenol blue indicator" 28/06/2023
https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/AU/en/sds/mm/1.08122?userType=anonymous