Material Safety Data Sheet: Malachite Green Oxalate
Material Safety Data Sheet: Malachite Green Oxalate
Material Safety Data Sheet: Malachite Green Oxalate
Warning! Causes severe eye irritation and possible injury. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic to
aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. Target Organs: Eyes. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes severe eye irritation. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Skin: May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Oxalates are toxic because of their chelating properties. They are especially toxic when ingested. Mean lethal dose for oxalates in adults is estimated at 10-30 grams (143-429 mg/kg). Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Chronic: Possible risk of harm to the unborn child.
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Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison control center. Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.
OSHA Vacated PELs: Malachite Green oxalate: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: 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: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant respirator use.
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Environmental: No information available. Physical: No information available. Other: Do not empty into drains.
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STATE CAS# 2437-29-8 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. California Prop 65 California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: XN N Risk Phrases: R 22 Harmful if swallowed. R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes. R 63 Possible risk of harm to the unborn child. R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Safety Phrases: S 2 Keep out of reach of children. S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S 39 Wear eye/face protection. S 46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this con tainer or label. S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardou s waste. S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions /safety data sheets. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 2437-29-8: 3 Canada - DSL/NDSL CAS# 2437-29-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List. Canada - WHMIS This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B, D2B. This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations. Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List