SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY -- INDOLE  -- 6550-01-351-9254
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:INDOLE
MSDS Date:10/21/1986
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-351-9254
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Box:14508
City:ST. LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Info Phone Num:(314) 771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:(314) 771-5765
CAGE:0DK69
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63103-2530
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:INDOLE
CAS:120-72-9
RTECS #:NL2450000
Fraction by Wt: 100%

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 ORAL (RAT): 1000 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:SKIN: IRRITATION & HARMFUL.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:SKIN: IRRITATION & HARMFUL.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. INHALATION:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
    PREFER ABLY MOUTH-TO-MOUTH. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
    CALL PHYSICIAN.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, WATER SPRAY
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A
    BAG & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA &
    WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONTACT
    W/EYES, SKIN & CLOTHING. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. USE W/ADEQUATE
    VENTILATION. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE OSHA/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE VENTILATION
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:253C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:54C

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, IRON & IRON SALTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO2, NITROGEN OXIDE, TOXIC FUMES

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENTS & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
    & SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE, & LOCAL LAWS.

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