NILE BLUE CHLORIDE
Safety Data Sheet
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Effective Date: January 1, 2025
1. PRODUCT:  Syn:  5H-Benzo (a) phenazoxazine, 9-diethylamino-5-imino-, hydrochloride * Benzo (a) phenazoxonium, 5-amino-9-(diethylamino)-, chloride * C.I. 51180 * C.I. Basic Blue 12 * Cresol Fast Violet * Cresyl Fast Violet * Nile Blue * Nile Blue A * Nile Blue AX * Nile Blue Base * Nile Blue chloride * Nile Blue hydrochloride.
CAS No.: 2381-85-3.  Weight: 353.85  Formula:C20H20N3O.Cl 

2. HAZARDS: GHS:  Not a hazardous substance or mixture. 2.3: Other Hazards: none

HMIS: Health hazard  0, Flammability   0,  Physical hazards   0			
NFPA Rating: Health hazard  0, Fire     0, Reactivity hazard   0

3. COMPOSITION / INFO ON INGREDIENTS: 
Chemical 					CAS No.		Percent		Hazardous
Nile Blue Chloride					2381-85-3       	100%                          No.

4. FIRST AID: Eyes: Rinse with water Skin: Rinse with plenty of soap & water Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting w/o medical advice. Rinse with water. Inhalation: Move to fresh air.  Physician: Treat symptomatically & supportively. 

5. FIRE FIGHTING: Info: Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH & full PPE. Water mist may be used to cool closed containers. Extinguishing: Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or alcohol resistant foam.  
Haz:  Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides.                                                

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE: Info: Use proper PPE as indicated in Section8. Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the PPE Section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.  

7. HANDLING & STORAGE:  Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion & inhalation. Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep containers tightly closed. 

8. EXPOSURE: Ensure adequate ventilation.
Chemical 			ACGIH		                NIOSH		
Nile blue chloride			None listed 		None listed

PPE: 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 clothing to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm nitrile Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. 
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard En 149 approved respirator when necessary. 

9. PHYSICAL & CHEM: Appearance: Deep green Powder 

10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY: Stability: Stable at room temp under normal storage & handling. Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents. Haz Decomp: see section 5.

11. TOXIC INFO: LD50/LC50: N/A RTECS: DJ1930000 Carcinogenicity: Not by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. 

12.ECOLOGICAL INFO: No info. 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS: Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: None listed. 

14. TRANSPORT REGULATIONS: Non-Hazardous for transport. 

15. REGULATORY INFO: SARA 311/312:  None
Section 302 (RQ) & (TPQ) None of the chemicals in these products have a RQ or TPQ. 
Section 313 No chemicals are reportable under Section 313. STATE is not present on state lists from CA, MN, MA, FL. 
PA & NJ Right to Know:	5-Amino-9-(diethylamino)benzo[a]phenoxazin-7-ium chloride  CAS#2381-85-3
California Prop.65: None of the chemicals are known to cause cancer, birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.

EUROPEAN/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: Not available.  WGK (water Danger/Protection) CAS# 2381-85-3: No information available. 
Canada - DSL/NDSL CAS# 2381-85-3  is listed on Canada’s DSL List. 
Canada - WHMIS: This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the SDS contains all the information required by the CPR. 

16. DISCLAIMER INFO: DUDLEY CORPORATION provides the information herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this.  Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose. DUDLEY CORPORATION makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, including without limitation and warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or to the product to which the information refers. Accordingly, DUDLEY CORPORATION will not be responsible for damages resulting from the use of or reliance upon this information.