Methylene Blue

Loosen tight clothing such as collar, tie or belt. Maintain an open airway. Move affected person to fresh air at once. Place unconscious person on their side in the recovery position and ensure breathing can take place. When breathing is difficult, properly trained personnel may assist affected person by administering oxygen.

Symptoms: Coughing, chest tightness, feeling of chest pressure. Drowsiness, dizziness, disorientation, vertigo. May cause discomfort.

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Symptoms: Causes mild skin irritation. Prolonged contact may cause redness, irritation and dry skin.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse immediately with plenty of water.

Symptoms: Causes eye irritation. Redness. Redness. Profuse watering of the eyes.

Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting unless under the direction of medical personnel.

Symptoms: May cause discomfort if swallowed.

Extinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog.

Do not use water jet as an extinguisher, as this will spread the fire.

Flammable liquid and vapour. Vapours may be ignited by a spark, a hot surface or an ember.

Fight fire from safe distance or protected location. Use water spray to reduce vapours. Cool containers exposed to heat with water spray and remove them from the fire area if it can be done without risk. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to disperse vapours and protect men stopping the leak.

Follow precautions for safe handling described in this safety data sheet.

Avoid the spillage or runoff entering drains, sewers or watercourses.

Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers.

Materials: vermiculite, dry sand or earth

Avoid breathing vapours. Avoid contact with eyes and prolonged skin contact. Avoid the formation of mists. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

Keep at temperature not exceeding 25°C.

Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Eye wash facilities and emergency shower must be available when handling this product. Good personal hygiene procedures should be implemented. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Wash promptly with soap and water if skin becomes contaminated.

Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

Avoid inhalation of vapours and spray/mists. Good general ventilation should be adequate to control worker exposure to airborne contaminants. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates skin contact is possible. The most suitable glove should be chosen in consultation with the glove supplier/manufacturer, who can provide information about the breakthrough time of the glove material. Frequent changes are recommended. The breakthrough time for any glove material may be different for different glove manufacturers.

Eyewear complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates eye contact is possible. The following protection should be worn: Chemical splash goggles.

If ventilation is inadequate, suitable respiratory protection must be worn. Seek advice from supervisor on the company's respiratory protection standards. Respiratory protection complying with an approved standard should be worn if a risk assessment indicates inhalation of contaminants is possible.

Stable at normal ambient temperatures and when used as recommended.

No test data specifically related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients.

Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.

Acids. Alkalis. Oxidising agents.

Thermal decomposition or combustion products may include the following substances: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Carbon monoxide (CO). Nitrous gases (NOx). Hydrocarbons. Does not decompose when used and stored as recommended.