SAFETY DATA SHEET
Creation Date 29-Apr-2010 Revision Date 14-Feb-2019 Revision Number 5
SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
1.1. Product identification
Product Description: Dimidium bromide-disulfine blue indicator stock solution
Cat No. : D/4140/05
1.2. Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Recommended Use Laboratory chemicals.
Uses advised against No Information available
1.3. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company UK entity/business name .
Fisher Scientific UK
Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough,
Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom
EU entity/business name
Acros Organics BVBA
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
1.4. Emergency telephone number
Tel: 01509 231166
Chemtrec US: (800) 424-9300
Chemtrec EU: 001 (202) 483-7616
SECTION 2: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
2.1. Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
2.2. Label elements
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Hazard Statements
EUH210 - Safety data sheet available on request
EUH208 - Contains Disulfiram. May produce an allergic reaction
Precautionary Statements
2.3. Other hazards
SECTION 3: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
3.2. Mixtures
Component CAS-No EC-No. Weight % CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No
1272/2008
Disulfiram 97-77-8 EEC No. 202-607-8 0.1 Acute Tox. 4 (H302)
Skin Sens. 1 (H317)
STOT RE 2 (H373)
Aquatic Acute 1 (H400)
Aquatic Chronic 1 (H410)
3,8-Diamino-5-methyl-6-phenylphenanthridi 518-67-2 EEC No. 208-256-7 0.4 Skin Irrit. 2 (H315)
nium bromide Eye Irrit. 2 (H319)
STOT SE 3 (H335)
Water 7732-18-5 231-791-2 99.5 -
Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
4.1. Description of first aid measures
Eye Contact Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get
medical attention.
Skin Contact Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
immediately if symptoms occur. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Obtain medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water.
Inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately if
symptoms occur.
Self-Protection of the First Aider No special precautions required.
4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No information available.
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4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Notes to Physician Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
5.1. Extinguishing media
Suitable Extinguishing Media
Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
No information available.
5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors.
Hazardous Combustion Products
No information available.
5.3. Advice for firefighters
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full
protective gear.
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment.
6.2. Environmental precautions
Should not be released into the environment.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Prevent product from entering drains.
6.4. Reference to other sections
Refer to protective measures listed in Sections 8 and 13.
SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
7.1. Precautions for safe handling
Wear personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Avoid ingestion and
inhalation. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.
Hygiene Measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Do
not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Wash hands before
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breaks and at the end of workday.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
7.3. Specific end use(s)
Use in laboratories
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
8.1. Control parameters
Exposure limits
List source(s):
Component The United Kingdom European Union Ireland
Disulfiram TWA: 2 mg/m3 8 hr.
STEL: 6 mg/m3 15 min
Biological limit values
This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with biological limits established by the region specific
regulatory bodies
Monitoring methods
BS EN 14042:2003 Title Identifier: Workplace atmospheres. Guide for the application and use of procedures for the assessment of
exposure to chemical and biological agents.
Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) No information available
Route of exposure Acute effects (local) Acute effects Chronic effects Chronic effects
(systemic) (local) (systemic)
Oral
Dermal
Inhalation
Predicted No Effect Concentration No information available.
(PNEC)
8.2. Exposure controls
Engineering Measures
None under normal use conditions.
Personal protective equipment
Eye Protection Safety glasses with side-shields (European standard - EN 166)
Hand Protection Protective gloves
Glove material Breakthrough time Glove thickness EU standard Glove comments
Natural rubber See manufacturers - EN 374 (minimum requirement)
Nitrile rubber recommendations
Neoprene
PVC
Skin and body protection Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure
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Inspect gloves before use.
Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves.
(Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information)
Ensure gloves are suitable for the task: Chemical compatability, Dexterity, Operational conditions, User susceptibility, e.g.
sensitisation effects, also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger
of cuts, abrasion.
Remove gloves with care avoiding skin contamination.
Respiratory Protection No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions.
Large scale/emergency use Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits
are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced
Recommended Filter type: Particle filter
Small scale/Laboratory use Maintain adequate ventilation
Environmental exposure controls No information available.
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Appearance Dark blue
Physical State Liquid
Odor No information available
Odor Threshold No data available
pH No information available
Melting Point/Range 0 °C / 32 °F
Softening Point No data available
Boiling Point/Range 100 °C / 212 °F
Flash Point No data available Method - No information available
Evaporation Rate No data available
Flammability (solid,gas) Not applicable Liquid
Explosion Limits No data available
Vapor Pressure No data available
Vapor Density No data available (Air = 1.0)
Specific Gravity / Density 1.0
Bulk Density Not applicable Liquid
Water Solubility Miscible
Solubility in other solvents No information available
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water)
Component log Pow
Disulfiram 3.88
Autoignition Temperature No data available
Decomposition Temperature No data available
Viscosity No data available
Explosive Properties No information available
Oxidizing Properties No information available
9.2. Other information
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
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10.1. Reactivity
None known, based on information available
10.2. Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions
Hazardous Polymerization Hazardous polymerization does not occur.
Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
10.4. Conditions to avoid
None known.
10.5. Incompatible materials
No information available.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products
No information available.
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
11.1. Information on toxicological effects
Product Information See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
(a) acute toxicity;
Oral Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Dermal Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Inhalation Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Toxicology data for the components
Component LD50 Oral LD50 Dermal LC50 Inhalation
Disulfiram LD50 = 500 mg/kg ( Rat ) LD50 > 2000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) LC50 = 700 ppm ( Rat ) 4 h
Water -
(b) skin corrosion/irritation; No data available
(c) serious eye damage/irritation; No data available
(d) respiratory or skin sensitization;
Respiratory No data available
Skin No data available
(e) germ cell mutagenicity; No data available
(f) carcinogenicity; No data available
There are no known carcinogenic chemicals in this product
(g) reproductive toxicity; No data available
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(h) STOT-single exposure; No data available
(i) STOT-repeated exposure; No data available
Target Organs None known.
(j) aspiration hazard; No data available
Symptoms / effects,both acute and No information available
delayed
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
12.1. Toxicity
Ecotoxicity effects Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or that are not
degradable in waste water treatment plants.
Component Freshwater Fish Water Flea Freshwater Algae Microtox
Disulfiram LC50: = 0.187 mg/L,
96h semi-static (Poecilia
reticulata)
12.2. Persistence and degradability
Persistence Miscible with water, Persistence is unlikely, based on information available.
12.3. Bioaccumulative potential Bioaccumulation is unlikely
Component log Pow Bioconcentration factor (BCF)
Disulfiram 3.88 No data available
12.4. Mobility in soil The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems . Will likely be mobile in the
environment due to its water solubility. Highly mobile in soils
12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB No data available for assessment.
assessment
12.6. Other adverse effects
Endocrine Disruptor Information This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
Persistent Organic Pollutant This product does not contain any known or suspected substance
Ozone Depletion Potential This product does not contain any known or suspected substance
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
13.1. Waste treatment methods
Waste from Residues / Unused Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a
Products hazardous waste. Consult local, regional, and national hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
Contaminated Packaging Empty remaining contents. Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Do not re-use
empty containers.
European Waste Catalogue (EWC) According to the European Waste Catalogue, Waste Codes are not product specific, but
application specific.
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Other Information Waste codes should be assigned by the user based on the application for which the product
was used.
SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IMDG/IMO Not regulated
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
14.4. Packing group
ADR Not regulated
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
14.4. Packing group
IATA Not regulated
14.1. UN number
14.2. UN proper shipping name
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
14.4. Packing group
14.5. Environmental hazards No hazards identified
14.6. Special precautions for user No special precautions required
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Not applicable, packaged goods
Annex II of MARPOL73/78 and the
IBC Code
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
International Inventories X = listed.
Component EINECS ELINCS NLP TSCA DSL NDSL PICCS ENCS IECSC AICS KECL
Disulfiram 202-607-8 - X X - X X X X KE-0302
6
3,8-Diamino-5-methyl-6-pheny 208-256-7 - - - - X - X X -
lphenanthridinium bromide
Water 231-791-2 - X X - X - X X KE-3540
0
National Regulations
Component Germany - Water Classification (VwVwS) Germany - TA-Luft Class
Disulfiram WGK 3
Take note of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 and 2005 Amendment.
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15.2. Chemical safety assessment
Chemical Safety Assessment/Reports (CSA/CSR) are not required for mixtures
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3
H302 - Harmful if swallowed
H312 - Harmful in contact with skin
H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction
H332 - Harmful if inhaled
H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Legend
CAS - Chemical Abstracts Service TSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b)
Inventory
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic
Substances/EU List of Notified Chemical Substances Substances List
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances ENCS - Japanese Existing and New Chemical Substances
IECSC - Chinese Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
WEL - Workplace Exposure Limit TWA - Time Weighted Average
ACGIH - American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer
DNEL - Derived No Effect Level PNEC - Predicted No Effect Concentration
RPE - Respiratory Protective Equipment LD50 - Lethal Dose 50%
LC50 - Lethal Concentration 50% EC50 - Effective Concentration 50%
NOEC - No Observed Effect Concentration POW - Partition coefficient Octanol:Water
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative, Toxic vPvB - very Persistent, very Bioaccumulative
ADR - European Agreement Concerning the International Carriage of ICAO/IATA - International Civil Aviation Organization/International Air
Dangerous Goods by Road Transport Association
IMO/IMDG - International Maritime Organization/International Maritime MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Dangerous Goods Code Ships
OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ATE - Acute Toxicity Estimate
BCF - Bioconcentration factor VOC - Volatile Organic Compounds
Key literature references and sources for data
Suppliers safety data sheet, Chemadvisor - LOLI, Merck index, RTECS
Classification and procedure used to derive the classification for mixtures according to Regulation (EC) 1272/2008 [CLP]:
Physical hazards On basis of test data
Health Hazards Calculation method
Environmental hazards Calculation method
Training Advice
Chemical hazard awareness training, incorporating labelling, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and
hygiene.
Creation Date 29-Apr-2010
Revision Date 14-Feb-2019
Revision Summary Not applicable.
This safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006
Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the
date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage,
transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information
relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other
materials or in any process, unless specified in the text
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