Alcian Blue 8GX, C.I. 74240

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Alcian Blue 8GX, C.I. 74240

Other Names

Ingrain Blue I; Alcian Blue 8GX Certified.

Product Number(s)

C063, C0631, C0635

CAS Number

33864-99-2

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

Warning

Hazard Statement(s)

• H315 Causes skin irritation
• H319 Causes serious eye irritation
• H335 May cause respiratory irritation
• H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary Statement(s)

• P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
• P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
• P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

Ingestion

May cause irritation of the digestive tract.

Eyes

• P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin

• P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap
• P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Environment

Other Hazards

• P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• P405 Store locked up.
• P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal facility

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately, repeat until all traces of product have been removed. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek medical advice if effects persist.

Inhalation

If inhaled, remove from contaminated area to fresh air immediately. Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.

Skin Contact

If contact, flush skin with plenty of soap and water.

Eye Contact

If contact with the eye(s) occurs, wash with copious amounts of water for approximately 15 minutes holding eyelid(s) open. Take care not to rinse contaminated water into the non-affected eye. If persistent irritation occurs, obtain medical attention.

Other Information

• Treat symptomatically and supportively.
• First Aid Facilities: Maintain eyewash fountain and drench facilities in work area.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.

Large Fire

Use water spray, fog or foam.

HAZCHEM

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Sulphur oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas, Copper oxides.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Environmental precautions

Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid ingestion and inhalation of vapours, or dust. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Keep containers closed when not in use. Use with adequate ventilation. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If you feel unwell, seek medical attention and show the label when possible. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Wash thoroughly after handling. Protect against physical damage. Keep container dry.

Conditions for safe storage

Store in suitable, labelled, tightly closed containers, in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store away from oxidizing agents. Protect against physical damage. Keep well protected from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep away from heat. Containers of this material may be hazardous when empty since they retain product residues (dust, solids); observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

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.
• Clean impervious clothing should be worn. Clothing for protection against chemicals should comply with AS 3765 Clothing for Protection Against Hazardous Chemicals.

Body protection

• Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
• Footwear: Safety boots in industrial situations is advisory, foot protection should comply with AS 2210, Occupational protective footwear - Guide to selection, care and use.

Respiratory protection

If engineering controls are not effective in controlling airborne exposure then an approved respirator with a replaceable vapor/ mist filter should be used. Refer to relevant regulations for further information concerning respiratory protective requirements. Reference should be made to Australian Standards AS/ NZS 1715, Selection, Use and Maintenance of Respiratory Protective Devices; and AS/NZS 1716, Respiratory Protective Devices, in order to make any necessary changes for individual circumstances.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Greenish black with metallic sheen solid.

Odour

Odorless

pH

Not available.

Vapour Pressure

Negligible.

Density

Not available.

Boiling Point

Not available.

Melting Point

148 deg C

Solubility

Moderately soluble.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

Not available.

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not available.

Ignition Temperature

Not available.

Formula

C56H68Cl4CuN16S4

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

Stable at room temp in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

Reactive with oxidizing agents.

Conditions to avoid

Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat, light.

Incompatible materials

Strong acids and bases, strong oxidisers and strong reducing agents.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• Ingestion: Ingestion of large amounts may cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
• Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Symptoms may include coughing and shortness of breath.

Eye contact

Dust may cause mechanical irritation. This product contains an anionic dye. Similar dyes have not caused injury to the cornea or conjunctiva in documented exposure cases with human or rabbit eyes.

Skin contact

May cause skin irritation, with redness, itchiness and pain. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available.

Inhalation

No further relevant information available.

Chronic effects

• Germ cell mutagenicity: Not classified based on available information.
• Mutagenicity: Not classified based on available information.

Toxicity and irritation

• Carcinogenicity: Not classified based on available information.
• Reproductive toxicity: Not classified based on available information.
• Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) - single exposure:
• May cause respiratory irritation.
• May cause drowsiness or dizziness
• Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) - repeated exposure: Not classified based on available information.
• Aspiration hazard: Not classified based on available information.

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

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Sulphur oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas, Copper 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

Not regulated.

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

17 February 2026

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.