Version 3.0
Date revised: 4/26/2019

SAFETY DATA SHEETNational Diagnostics

Conforms to regulation (EC) no. EU 453/2010

SECTION 1 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING

1.1 Product Identifier

Product Name: ProtoStain Blue Product Number: EC-727

1.2 Relevant Identified Uses of the Substance/Mixture and Uses Advised Against

Investigational research by professional users

1.3 Details of the Supplier of the Safety Data Sheet

Manufacturer
National Diagnostics
305 Patton Drive
Atlanta, GA 30036
(404) 699-2121
(800) 526-3867
info@nationaldiagnostics.com

1.4 Emergency Telephone Number

ChemTel Inc.
Contract number MIS8894340
1-800 255-3924 (United States, Canada, Puerto Rico & US Virgin Islands)
01-800-099-0731 (Mexico)
400-120-0751 (China)
000-800-100-4086 (India)
1-300-954-583 (Australia)
0-800-591-6042 (Brazil)
+1-813-255-3924 (All other regions)

SECTION 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

2.1 Classification of the Substance or Mixture

Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008.

2.2 Label Elements

This product has no labeling elements associated with EC directives or respective national laws.

2.3 Other Hazards

None found.

SECTION 3 - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

3.2 Mixture

Chemical Names/Description

Colloidal suspension of Coomassie G-250 powdered stain (<1%) with citric acid and propylene carbonate.


Component List

Component % Comp. CAS # EC # 1278/2008 Classification
Citric acid monohydrate5 5949-29-1  201-069-1 H319
Propylene carbonate2.5 108-32-7  203-572-1 H315, H319


SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Description of First Aid Measures

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.

Ingestion

Induce vomiting immediately as directed by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician.

Skin

Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical attention. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.

Eyes

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least fifteen minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.

4.2 Most Important Symptoms and Effects, Both Acute and Delayed

Inhalation

Citric acid monohydrate:

No information available.

Propylene carbonate:

No information available.

Ingestion

Citric acid monohydrate:

No information available.

Propylene carbonate:

No information available.

Skin

Citric acid monohydrate:

No information available.

Propylene carbonate:

No information available.

Eyes

Citric acid monohydrate:

No information available.

Propylene carbonate:

No information available.

4.3 Indication of Any Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment Needed

Unknown/not applicable

SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Extinguishing media

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

5.2 Special Hazards Arising from the Substance/Mixture

Hazardous Combustion Products

N.A.

Hazardous Decomposition Products

No dangerous decomposition products known.

Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur under normal conditions of use (See Sections 10.4 & 10.5).

5.3 Advice for Firefighters

In the event of a fire, wear full protective clothing and NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

5.4 Further Information

No data available.

SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Personal Precautions

Wear appropriate protective equipment as specified in Section 8.

6.2 Environmental Precautions

Prevent discharge into the environment. Dike spills and stop leakage where practical. Do not allow material to enter drains.

6.3 Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up

Use absorbent material to collect and contain for salvage or disposal.

6.4 References to Other Sections

For disposal information see Section 13. For protective clothing and equipment see Section 8.

SECTION 7 - HANDLING AND STORAGE

7.1 Precautions for Safe Handling

Avoid contact and inhalation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling.

7.2 Conditions for Safe Storage (including any incompatibles)

Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cooled, dry, ventilated area away from sources of heat or ignition. Protect from physical damage. Isolate from incompatible materials (section 10).

Incompatibles

Citric acid monohydrate:

No information available.

Propylene carbonate:

No information available.

7.3 Specific End Uses

Investigational research by professional users

SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

8.1 Control Parameters

Component: Citric acid monohydrate

ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):

N.A.

OSHA Permissable Exposure Limit (PEL):

N.A.

Component: Propylene carbonate

ACGIH Threshold Limit Value (TLV):

N.A.

OSHA Permissable Exposure Limit (PEL):

N.A.

8.2 Exposure Controls

Engineering Controls

Not expected to require any special ventilation.

Respiratory Protection

Not expected to require personal respirator usage.

Eye Protection

Use chemical safety goggles and/or a full face shield where splashing is possible. Maintain eye wash fountain and quick-drench facilities in work area.

Skin Protection

Wear protective gloves and clean body covering clothing.


SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Information on Basic Physical & Chemical Properties

a. AppearanceColorless solutionb. OdorOdorless
c. Odor ThresholdN.A.d. pHNo Data
e. Melting/Freezing Point (oC)0f. Boiling point (oC)100
g. Flash Point (oC)N.A.h. Evaporation RateNo Data
i. FlammabilityN.A.j. Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive LimitsN.A.
k. Vapor Pressure23 hPa @ 20 Cl. Vapor Density (Air = 1)0.994 g/cm3 @ 20 C
m. Relative DensityNo Datan. Water SolubilityFully miscible
o. Partition Coefficient n-octanol/waterMixturep. Autoignition Temperature (oC)N.A.
q. Decomposition Temperature (oC)Not applicable.r. ViscosityNo data available.
s. Explosive PropertiesN.A.t. Oxidizing PropertiesN.A.

SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Reactivity

Non reactive under recommended conditions of use and storage.

10.2 Chemical Stability

Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.

10.3 Possibility of Hazardous Reactions

Will not occur under normal conditions of use (See Sections 10.4 & 10.5).

10.4 Conditions to Avoid

No dangerous reactions known.

10.5 Incompatible Materials

Citric acid monohydrate:

No information available.

Propylene carbonate:

No information available.

10.6 Hazardous Decomposition Products

No dangerous decomposition products known.

SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Product LD50 Values

Oral Rat LD50 (mg/kg)

5900

Dermal Rabbit LD50 (mg/kg)

0

Component Cancer List Status

 NTP Carcinogen 
 KnownAnticipatedIARC Category
Citric acid monohydrateN.A.N.A.N.A.
Propylene carbonateN.A.N.A.N.A.

Potential Health Effects

Inhalation

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

Ingestion

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

Skin

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

Eyes

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

Carcinogenicity

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

Mutagenicity

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

Reproductive Toxicity

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

Teratogenic Effects

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

Routes of Entry

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

Target Organ Statement

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFOMATION

12.1 Toxicity

COMPONENT: Citric acid monohydrate

 VertebratesInvertebratesAlgaeMicroorganisms
Aquatic Toxicity
(ppm unless otherwise noted)
No information available.No information available.No information available.No information available.

 BirdsArthropodsPlantsMicroorganisms
Terrestrial Environment Toxicity
(ppm unless otherwise noted)
No information available.No information available.No information available.No information available.

COMPONENT: Propylene carbonate

 VertebratesInvertebratesAlgaeMicroorganisms
Aquatic Toxicity
(ppm unless otherwise noted)
No information available.No information available.No information available.No information available.

 BirdsArthropodsPlantsMicroorganisms
Terrestrial Environment Toxicity
(ppm unless otherwise noted)
No information available.No information available.No information available.No information available.

12.2 Persistence and Degradability

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative Potential

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

12.4 Mobility in Soil

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.

12.6 Other Adverse Effects

Citric acid monohydrate

No information available.

Propylene carbonate

No information available.


SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Waste Treatment Methods

Offer surplus or non-recyclable product to licensed disposal company. Disposal is subject to user compliance with applicable law and product characteristics at time of disposal. Dispose of packaging as product.


SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION

  ADR/RID IATA IMO DOT
14.1 UN Number N.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
14.2 Shipping NameNot RegulatedNot RegulatedNot RegulatedNot Regulated
14.3 Hazard ClassN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
14.4 Packing GroupN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.
14.5 Environmental HazardsN.A.N.A.Not regulatedN.A.
14.6 Special PrecautionsN.A.N.A.N.A.N.A.

SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Safety, Health and Environmental Regulations/Legislation Specific for the Substance/Mixture

United States

TSCA Regulatory Statement

All intentional ingredients are listed on the TSCA Inventory.

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
ComponentFirePressureReactivityAcuteChronic
Citric acid monohydrateNoNoNoNoNo
Propylene carbonateNoNoNoNoNo

Europe

EEC Regulatory

All intentional ingredients are listed on the European EINECS Inventory.

SECTION 16 - OTHER INFORMATION

Revisional Updates

4/26/2019 - Updated Section 1.4
5/29/2015 - Updated Sections 2.1 and 3.2
5/7/2015 - Released Version 1.0

NFPA Codes

Health 1   Flammability 0  Reactivity 0

Dangers

Citric acid monohydrate

H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.

Propylene carbonate

H315 - Causes eye irritation.
H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.

MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: The information given herein is offered in good faith as accurate, but without guarantee. Conditions of the use and suitability of the product for particular uses are beyond our control. All risks of use of the product are therefore assumed by the user. Nothing is intended as a recommendation for uses which infringe valid patents or as extending license under valid patents. Appropriate warnings and safe handling procedures should be provided to handlers and users.