Safety Data Sheets / Thymol Blue Free Acid, ACS Grade
Safety Data Sheet
Thymol Blue Free Acid, ACS Grade
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Thymol Blue Free Acid, ACS Grade
- Other Names
- TB; Thymolsulfonephthalein
- Product Number(s)
- C103, C1035
- CAS Number
- 76-61-9
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Staining dye for electron microscopy, used in laboratory conditions.
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
Not a hazardous substance or mixture.
Label Elements
- Signal Words
- Danger
- Hazard Statement(s)
- Not available.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
- Inhalation
- Not available.
- Ingestion
- Not available.
- Eyes
- Not available.
- Skin
- Not available.
Environment
Not available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thymol Blue | 76-16-9 | - | Not hazardous |
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 and seek medical advice.
- Other Information
- Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- Use dry chemical, CO₂, water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
- HAZCHEM
- Carbon oxides, sulphur oxides.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.
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
- Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. 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
- Not available.
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 thick 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
- Dark brown powder.
- Odour
- Characteristic odour.
- pH
- Not available.
- Vapour Pressure
- Not available.
- Density
- 0.979g/cm3
- Boiling Point
- Not available.
- Melting Point
- 221-224°C
- Solubility
- Not available.
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not available.
- Flash Point
- Not available.
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not available.
- Ignition Temperature
- Not available.
- Formula
- C27H30O5S.
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- No further relevant information available.
- Chemical stability
- Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No further relevant information available.
- Conditions to avoid
- High Temperatures.
- Incompatible materials
- No further relevant information available.
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
- No further relevant information available.
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 regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
- HAZCHEM
- Carbon oxides, sulphur oxides.
- UN Number
- None
- Proper shipping name
- Not regulated.
- Transport hazard class
- 0
- Packing group
- None.
- Environmental hazard
- No information available.
- Special precautions for users
- No information available.
- 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
- 29 November 2024
- 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.