Safety Data Sheet (SDS) For 100ml Product

SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Product Name: Methylene Blue Solution, USP Food Grade, 1% Concentration
Product Description: 100ml Glass Bottle with Pipette and Tamper-evident Cap
Product Code: MB-002
Version: 1.0
Date of Issue: 02/03/2025

SECTION 1: IDENTIFICATION

Product Name: Methylene Blue Solution (1%)
Other Names: Basic Blue 9, CI 52015
Recommended Use: Laboratory reagent, indicator dye, alternative treatments, supportive therapy.
Supplier: TBK UN LIMITED
Emergency Contact Number: 07471895979

SECTION 2: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

GHS Classification:

Not classified as hazardous under GHS for the given concentration.

Label Elements:

Signal Word: None
Hazard Pictograms: None
Hazard Statements: Not hazardous at this dilution.
Precautionary Statements:

Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Use in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves if prolonged exposure is expected.

SECTION 3: COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component	CAS Number	Concentration
Methylene Blue	61-73-4	1%
Reverse Osmosis Water	7732-18-5	99%

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

General Advice: Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, seek medical attention.
Skin Contact: Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical advice.

SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, CO₂, dry chemical, or foam.
Specific Hazards: Not flammable. May decompose to emit toxic fumes under fire conditions.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus.

SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use gloves and safety glasses.
Environmental Precautions: Avoid release into the environment.
Cleanup: Absorb with paper towel or inert material. Wash area with water.

SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling: Use in well-ventilated area. Avoid spills and splashes.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light. Keep container tightly closed.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Engineering Controls: General ventilation.
Personal Protective Equipment:

Eye Protection: Safety glasses
Skin Protection: Lab coat, gloves
Respiratory Protection: Not required under normal use

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Blue liquid
Odor: Odorless
pH: ~6.5 - 7.5
Boiling Point: ~100°C
Solubility: Fully soluble in water
Flash Point: Not applicable
Vapor Pressure: Not determined

SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Stability: Stable under normal conditions.
Reactivity: No hazardous reactions known.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, direct sunlight.
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides.

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute Toxicity (Methylene Blue):

Oral LD50 (rat): ~1180 mg/kg

Skin/Eye Irritation: May cause mild irritation.
Carcinogenicity: Not listed by IARC, NTP, or OSHA.
Other Information: Low toxicity at 1% concentration.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity: May be harmful to aquatic life at high concentrations.
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable.
Bioaccumulative Potential: Low
Mobility in Soil: High, water-soluble

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations.
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse with water and dispose of as non-hazardous waste if permitted.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION