SAFETY DATA SHEET Version 8.
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Revision Date 12.10.2020
Print Date 13.01.2024
SECTION 1: Identification of the hazardous chemical and of the supplier
1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Bromocresol Green/Methyl Red, mixed
indicator solution
Product Number : 318728
Brand : Sigma-Aldrich
1.2 Other means of identification
No data available
1.3 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other
uses.
1.4 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : SIGMA-ALDRICH (M) SDN BHD
Level 3, Menara Sunway Annexe,
Jalan Lagoon Timur, Bandar Sunway,
46150 PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR
MALAYSIA
Telephone : +60 (603)03-563-53321
Fax : +60 (603)03-563-54116
1.5 Emergency telephone
Emergency Phone # : 1-800-815-308 (CHEMTREC) * +60 3-
9212 5794 (CHEMTREC Intl.)
Section 2: Hazard identification
2.1 GHS Classification
Classification according to CLASS regulations 2013
Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331
Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 1), Eyes, H370
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Labelling according to CLASS regulations 2013
Pictogram
Signal word Danger
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Hazard statement(s)
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H370 Causes damage to organs (Eyes).
Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No
smoking.
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/
physician. Rinse mouth.
P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant
foam for extinction.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
2.3 Other hazards - none
SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical
Substance / Mixture : Mixture
3.2 Mixtures
Hazardous ingredients
Component Classification Concentration
Methanol
CAS-No. 67-56-1 Flam. Liq. 2; Acute Tox. 3; >= 60 - <=
EC-No. 200-659-6 STOT SE 1; H225, H301, 100 %
Index-No. 603-001-00-X H331, H311, H370
Concentration limits:
>= 10 %: STOT SE 1,
H370; 3 - < 10 %: STOT
SE 2, H371;
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General advice
First aider needs to protect himself. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in
attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately
apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with
water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
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In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact
lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: fresh air. Make victim drink ethanol (e.g. 1 drinking glass of a 40%
alcoholic beverage). Call a doctor immediately (mention methanol ingestion). Only in
exceptional cases, if no medical care is available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in
fully conscious persons) and make victim drink ethanol again (approx. 0.3 ml of a 40%
alcoholic beverage/kg body weight/hour).
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
SECTION 5: Firefighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Foam Carbon dioxide (CO2) Dry powder
Unsuitable extinguishing media
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
Mixture with combustible ingredients.
Pay attention to flashback.
Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by
keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
5.4 Further information
Remove container from danger zone and cool with water. Prevent fire extinguishing water
from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance
contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
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6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions
(see sections 7 and 10). Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g.
Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.Take precautionary
measures against static discharge.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and
sources of ignition. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized
persons.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
SECTION 8: Exposure controls and personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters
Component CAS-No. Value Control Basis
parameters
Methanol 67-56-1 TWA 200 ppm 262 Malaysia. Occupational Safety
mg/m3 and Health (Use and Standards
of Exposure of Chemicals
Hazardous to Health)
Regulations 2000.
Remarks Skin
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash
hands and face after working with substance.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/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
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact
with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with
applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU)
2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
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Full contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.4 mm
Break through time: 30 min
Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail
sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which
differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This
recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist
and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our
customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use
scenario.
Body Protection
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
required when vapours/aerosols 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.
Control of environmental exposure
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: liquid
b) Odor No data available
c) Odor Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting No data available
point/freezing point
f) Initial boiling point 64.0 - 65.0 °C at 1,013 hPa
and boiling range
g) Flash point 11.0 °C - closed cup
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, No data available
gas)
j) Upper/lower Upper explosion limit: 36 %(V)
flammability or Lower explosion limit: 6 %(V)
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explosive limits
k) Vapor pressure No data available
l) Vapor density No data available
m) Relative density 0.839 g/mL at 25 °C
n) Water solubility No data available
o) Partition coefficient: No data available
n-octanol/water
p) Autoignition No data available
temperature
q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
No data available
SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Warming.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No data available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5
SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
No data available
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Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No ingredient of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Mixture causes damage to organs. - Eyes
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available
Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not
conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects
No data available
SECTION 13: Disposal information
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the national and loc No mixing
with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like the product See
www.retrologistik.com for processes regarding the return of chemicals and containers, or
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contact us there if you have further questions. According to Quality Environment
Regulation (Scheduled Waste) 2005, waste need to be sent to designated premise for
recycle, treatment or disposal. Please contact Kualiti Alam for waste classification and
correct disposal method.
SECTION 14: Transportation information
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 1230 IMDG: 1230 IATA-DGR: 1230
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: METHANOL,SOLUTION
IMDG: METHANOL,SOLUTION
IATA-DGR: Methanol,SOLUTION
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3 (6.1) IMDG: 3 (6.1) IATA-DGR: 3 (6.1)
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II IMDG: II IATA-DGR: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA-DGR: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
None
14.7 Incompatible materials
Other regulations
Hazchem Code : •2WE
SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
Notification status
AICS: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
DSL: All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL
ENCS: Not in compliance with the inventory - Bromcresol green, 2-(4-
dimethylaminophenylazo)benzoic acid
ISHL: Not in compliance with the inventory - Bromcresol green, 2-(4-
dimethylaminophenylazo)benzoic acid
KECI: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
NZIoC: Not in compliance with the inventory
PICCS: On the inventory, or in compliance with the inventory
SECTION 16: Other information
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
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H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
H331 Toxic if inhaled.
H370 Causes damage to organs.
H371 May cause damage to organs.
Further information
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive
and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the
present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of
the product. Sigma-Aldrich Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See
www.sigma-aldrich.com and/or the reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional
terms and conditions of sale.
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