Date of issue: 03/12/2013 Revision date: 01/03/2015 Supersedes: 01/27/2011 SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking 1.1. Product identifier Product form : Substance Substance name : LV512 Coomassie Blue Product code : LV512 1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against 1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet 1.4. Emergency telephone number SECTION 2: Hazards identification 2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture Classification (GHS-US) 2.2. Label elements GHS-US labeling Signal word (GHS-US) : Manufacturer states all other ingredient information is proprietary or non-hazardous as defined by the Hazrad Communications Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazard statements (GHS-US) : If this product is used as indicated it is unlikely that any adverse health issues will occur. Inhalation or ingestion of significant amounts may cause respiratory irritation and/or gastric disturbances. 2.3. Other hazards 2.4. Unknown acute toxicity (GHS-US) No data available SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1. Substance Name : LV512 Coomassie Blue Name Product identifier % Classification (GHS-US) BRILLIANT BLUE R (CAS No) 6104-59-2 > 99 3.2. Mixture Not applicable SECTION 4: First aid measures 4.1. Description of first aid measures First-aid measures general : It is anticipated that no First Aid treatment will be necessary after using this product. 4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed 4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed SECTION 5: Firefighting measures 5.1. Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media : EXTINGUISHING MEDIA FOR SURROUNDING FIRES: 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Reactivity : No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections below. 5.3. Advice for firefighters 10/23/2014 EN (English US) Page 1
SECTION 6: Accidental release measures 6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures 6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel Protective equipment Emergency procedures 6.1.2. For emergency responders 6.2. Environmental precautions : Gloves. Safety glasses. 6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up 6.4. Reference to other sections SECTION 7: Handling and storage 7.1. Precautions for safe handling 7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities 7.3. Specific end use(s) SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection 8.1. Control parameters : Prevent dust cloud formation, e.g. by wetting. 8.2. Exposure controls Personal protective equipment : Dust formation: dust mask. Gloves. Safety glasses. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state : Solid Appearance : Powders. Color : blue Odor : odorless Odor threshold ph Relative evaporation rate (butyl acetate=1) Melting point Freezing point Boiling point Flash point Auto-ignition temperature Decomposition temperature Flammability (solid, gas) Vapor pressure Relative vapor density at 20 C Relative density 10/23/2014 EN (English US) 2/5
Solubility : Water: Solubility in water of component(s) of the mixture : : 2 g/100ml Log Pow Log Kow Viscosity, kinematic Viscosity, dynamic Explosive properties Oxidizing properties Explosive limits 9.2. Other information SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity 10.1. Reactivity No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections below. 10.2. Chemical stability Stable under normal conditions. 10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions No reactivity hazard other than the effects described in sub-sections below. 10.4. Conditions to avoid 10.5. Incompatible materials 10.6. Hazardous decomposition products Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced. SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity LD50 oral rat Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/irritation Respiratory or skin sensitization Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) > 5000 mg/kg (Rat) Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Aspiration hazard SECTION 12: Ecological information 12.1. Toxicity 12.2. Persistence and degradability Persistence and degradability Biodegradability in water: no data available. 12.3. Bioaccumulative potential 10/23/2014 EN (English US) 3/5
Bioaccumulative potential No bioaccumulation data available. 12.4. Mobility in soil 12.5. Other adverse effects Effect on ozone layer Effect on the global warming : : No known ecological damage caused by this product. SECTION 13: Disposal considerations 13.1. Waste treatment methods SECTION 14: Transport information In accordance with DOT Not regulated for transport Additional information Other information : No supplementary information available. ADR Transport document description : Transport by sea Air transport SECTION 15: Regulatory information 15.1. US Federal regulations 15.2. International regulations CANADA EU-Regulations Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC [DSD] or 1999/45/EC [DPD] 15.2.2. National regulations 15.3. US State regulations SECTION 16: Other information Indication of changes : Revised safety data sheet in accordance with commisssion regulation (EU) No 453/2010. Revision date : 01/03/2015 Data sources : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification, labeling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006. 10/23/2014 EN (English US) 4/5
Training advice Other information : Normal use of this product shall imply use in accordance with the instructions on the packaging. Keep in tightly closed container. Keep cool and dry. Avoid all ignition sources - heat, open flame, sparks. Avoid incompatible materials. Avoid dust creation and accumulation. Avoid inhalation and ingestion. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash thoroughly after handling. : This has been established in accordance with the applicable European Union legislation. NFPA health hazard NFPA fire hazard NFPA reactivity : 0 - Exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible materials. : 0 - Materials that will not burn. : 0 - Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and are not reactive with water. HMIS III Rating Health Flammability Physical Personal Protection : 1 Slight Hazard - Irritation or minor reversible injury possible : 1 Slight Hazard : 0 Minimal Hazard : B SDS US (GHS HazCom 2012) This information is based on our current knowledge and is intended to describe the product for the purposes of health, safety and environmental requirements only. It should not therefore be construed as guaranteeing any specific property of the product 10/23/2014 EN (English US) 5/5