FISHER SCIENTIFIC -- NINHYDRIN  -- 6810-00N015559
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:NINHYDRIN
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N015559
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:1,3-INDANDIONE,2,2-DIHYDROXY- (NINHYDRIN)
CAS:485-47-2
RTECS #:NK5425000

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL,RAT) 250 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHAL: IRRITATES. EYES: IRRITATES.
    SKIN: MAY IRRITATE. CONTACT WITH SKIN PRODUCES A VIOLET STAIN,
    WHICH CAN PERSIST FOR SEVERAL DAYS. INGEST: HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE FROM EXPOSURE. EYES: IRRIGATE THORO W/WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MIN; IN SEVERE CASES, OBTAIN MED ATTN. SKIN: WASH THORO
    W/SOAP & WATER; IF IRRIT PERSISTS OBTAIN MED ATTN. INGEST: WASH OUT
    MO UTH THORO W/WATER; OBTAIN MED ATTN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROP PROT CLOTHING. SM SPILL: MOP UP
    WITH WATER & RUN TO WASTE DILUTING GREATLY W/RUNNING WATER. LRG
    SPILL: TRANSFER TO SALVAGE CNTNR & TREAT RESIDUE AS FOR SMALL
    SPILLAGE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR & FACESHIELD - IF
    HANDLING OTHER THAN SMALL QUANTITIES.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST, GENERAL, SPECIAL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR PLASTIC.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PLASTIC APRON, SLEEVES - IF HANDLING LARGE
    QUANTITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:N1
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:491F,255C
Solubility in Water:FREELY SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:PALE YELLOW CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO*2, WATER AND CARBON.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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