Safety Data Sheets / Methylene Blue, C.I. 52015
Safety Data Sheet
Methylene Blue, C.I. 52015
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Methylene Blue, C.I. 52015
- Other Names
- Basic Blue 9, Tetramethylthionine chloride
- Product Number(s)
- C124, C1241, C1245
- CAS Number
- 7220-79-3
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
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
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
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)
Label Elements

- Signal Words
- Warning
- Hazard Statement(s)
- H302: Harmful if swallowed
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling
- P270: Do not drink, eat, smoke, when using this product.
- P301 ± P312 ±P330: If Swallowed: Call Poison Centre or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
- P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
- Inhalation
- Harmful by inhalation.
- Ingestion
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Eyes
- Risk of serious damage to eyes.
- Skin
- Harmful in contact with skin.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylthioninium chloride | 7220-79-3 | 90-100% | - |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Consult physician.
- Inhalation
- Move to fresh air. Consult a physician.
- Skin Contact
- Rinse with plenty of soap & water and seek medical advice.
- Eye Contact
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water.
- Other Information
- Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- Methylene Blue does not burn. Not considered to be a fire hazard. Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or alcohol-resistant foam.
- Large Fire
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder or alcohol-resistant foam.
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Special hazard: Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulphur oxides & hydrogen chloride gas.
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
- Ventilate area of leak or spill. Pick up and place in a suitable container for reclamation or disposal, using a method that does not generate dust. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid dust formation and control ignition sources.
- Conditions for safe storage
- Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
| Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Methylene Blue | - | - | - | - |
- Engineering controls
- None required in normal use.
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 EN 166.
- Skin protection
- Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm thick nitrile.
- Body protection
- Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
- Respiratory protection
- Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 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
- Dark green powder
- Odour
- Not available.
- pH
- Not available.
- Vapour Pressure
- Not available.
- Density
- Not available.
- Boiling Point
- Not available.
- Melting Point
- 190°C
- Solubility
- Soluble
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not available.
- Flash Point
- Not available.
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not available.
- Ignition Temperature
- Not available.
- Formula
- Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- No further relevant information available.
- Chemical stability
- Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Will not occur.
- Conditions to avoid
- Heat, flame, ignition sources, dusting and incompatibilities.
- 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
- RTEC: SP5740000 LD50/LC50: No information available. Carcinogenicity: CAS#7220-79-3: 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
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
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
- None of the chemicals are known to cause canc
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 25 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.
