| [Flash Point] 11 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. | |
| [Ingestion] If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid if irritation or symptoms occur. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Inhalation] Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Skin] May cause mild skin irritation. Low hazard for usual industrial handling. | |
| [Eyes] Contact may cause transient irritation. | |
| [Personal Protection] 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 a respirator's use. | |
| [Appearance] Dark blue liquid - solution in methanol. A complex compound from eosin and an oxidized and partly demethylated methylene blue. | |
| [Melting Point] -98 | |
| [Boiling Point] 65 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 96 | |
| [Density] 0.8 g/cm3 | |
| [Usage] Biological stain. | |
| [Vapor Density] 1.1 | |
| [Product Name] Wright's stain | |
| [Synonyms] Polychrome methylene blue, eosinate Wright's blood staining | |
| [CAS] 68988-92-1 | |
| [EINECS] 273-541-5 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] NA | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal shipping and handling conditions. However, may decompose if heated. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Strong oxidizing agents. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, hydrogen bromide, sulfur oxides (SOx), including sulfur oxide and sulfur dioxide. |
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