Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS
EOSIN METHYLENE-BLUE
Revision Date:2026-03-21Revision Number:1
Product identifier
- Product name: EOSIN METHYLENE-BLUE
- CBnumber: CB2367750
- CAS: 6359-04-2
- EINECS Number: 228-792-5
- Synonyms: METHYL EOSIN
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
- Uses advised against: none
Company Identification
- Company: Chemicalbook
- Address: Building 1, Huihuang International, Shangdi 10th Street, Haidian District, Beijing
- Telephone: 010-86108875
GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
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Symbol(GHS)
- Signal wordDanger
P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
Hazard statements
H370 Causes damage to organs
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H301 Toxic if swalloed
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Substance
- Product name: EOSIN METHYLENE-BLUE
- Synonyms: METHYL EOSIN
- CAS: 6359-04-2
- EC number: 228-792-5
- MF: C21H11Br4KO5
- MW: 702.03
4.1 Description of first-aid measures
General adviceShow this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
After inhalation: fresh air.
In case of skin contact
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed
After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
5.1 Extinguishing media
Unsuitable extinguishing mediaFor this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulfur oxides
Hydrogen chloride gas
Hydrogen bromide gas
Sodium oxides
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Sulfur oxides
Hydrogen chloride gas
Hydrogen bromide gas
Sodium oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
5.4 Further information
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system.
NFPA 704
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| HEALTH | 1 | Exposure would cause irritation with only minor residual injury (e.g. acetone, sodium bromate, potassium chloride) | |
| FIRE | 0 | Materials that will not burn under typical fire conditions, including intrinsically noncombustible materials such as concrete, stone, and sand. Materials that will not burn in air when exposed to a temperature of 820 °C (1,500 °F) for a period of 5 minutes.(e.g. Carbon tetrachloride) | |
| REACT | 0 | Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water (e.g. helium,N2) | |
| SPEC. HAZ. |
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Advice for non-emergency personnel: Avoid inhalation of dusts. Avoid substance contact.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditionsTightly closed. Dry.
Storage class
Storage class (TRGS 510): 11: Combustible Solids
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
8.1 Control parameters
Ingredients with workplace control parameters8.2 Exposure controls
Personal protective equipmentEye/face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Skin protection
This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell,
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Internet: www.kcl.de).
Full contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:KCL 741 L
Body Protection
protective clothing
Respiratory protection
required when dusts are generated.
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Control of environmental exposure
Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system.
Recommended Filter type: Filter type P2
The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer.
These measures have to be properly documented.
Do not let product enter drains.
Information on basic physicochemical properties
- a) Physical statesolid
- b) Colorgreen
- c) OdorNo data available
- d) Melting point/freezing pointNo data available
- e) Initial boiling point and boiling rangeNo data available
- f) Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
- g) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
- h) Flash point11 °C
- i) Autoignition temperatureNo data available
- j) Decomposition temperatureNo data available
- k) pHNo data available
- l) ViscosityViscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available - m) Water solubilityNo data available
- n) Partition coefficient n-octanol/waterNo data available
- o) Vapor pressureNo data available
- p) Density0.80 g/mL at 20 °C
- Relative density0.80 g/mL at 20 °C
- q) Relative vapor densityNo data available
- r) Particle characteristicsNo data available
- s) Explosive propertiesNot classified as explosive.
- t) Oxidizing propertiesnone
9.2 Other safety information
Bulk density solvents530 kg/m3
Solubility in other Methanol - soluble
Solubility in other Methanol - soluble
10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
no information available
10.5 Incompatible materials
Bases, Strong oxidizing agents, Reducing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
In the event of fire: see section 5
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Mixture Acute toxicityOral: No data available
Acute toxicity estimate Oral - > 2.000 mg/kg (Calculation method)
Symptoms: Possible symptoms:, mucosal irritations
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Acute toxicity estimate Oral - > 2.000 mg/kg (Calculation method)
Symptoms: Possible symptoms:, mucosal irritations
Dermal: No data available
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Remarks: Mixture causes serious eye irritation.
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Mixture may cause an allergic skin reaction.
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Carcinogenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
11.2 Additional Information
Endocrine disrupting propertiesProduct:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Dizziness, Headache, To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Components Eosin G
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Abdominal pain, Nausea, Dizziness, Headache, To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Other dangerous properties can not be excluded.
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - female - > 2.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 423)
Inhalation: No data available
LD50 Dermal - Rat - female - > 2.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Inhalation: No data available
LD50 Dermal - Rat - female - > 2.000 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rat
Result: No skin irritation - 24 h (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Result: No skin irritation - 24 h (OECD Test Guideline 402)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Eyes - Human
Result: Causes serious eye irritation. - 6 h (OECD Test Guideline 492)
Result: Causes serious eye irritation. - 6 h (OECD Test Guideline 492)
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Patch test: - Human
Result: positive
Remarks: (ECHA)
Result: positive
Remarks: (ECHA)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
Test Type: Ames test
Test system: Salmonella typhimurium
Result: negative
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Methylene blue Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 1.180 mg/kg
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
Remarks: No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Remarks: No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Germ cell mutagenicity
Histidine reversion (Ames)
Test Type: Mammal
Test system: lymphocyte
Remarks: DNA damage
Carcinogenicity
Test Type: Mammal
Test system: lymphocyte
Remarks: DNA damage
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Reproductive toxicity
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
Aspiration hazard
Classified based on available data. For more details, see section 2
12.1 Toxicity
MixtureNo data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties
Product:
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission
Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Assessment : The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission
Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission
Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.7 Other adverse effects
No data available
Components Eosin G
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Oryzias latipes (Orange-red killifish) - 1.200 mg/l - 48 h
Remarks: (ECOTOX Database)
Toxicity to daphnia static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - > 100 mg/l - and other aquatic 48 h invertebrates (OECD Test Guideline 202)
Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - 51,3 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria NOEC - Bacteria - 100 mg/l - 250 min
Remarks: (ECHA)
Methylene blue
Remarks: (ECOTOX Database)
Toxicity to daphnia static test EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - > 100 mg/l - and other aquatic 48 h invertebrates (OECD Test Guideline 202)
Toxicity to algae static test ErC50 - Desmodesmus subspicatus (green algae) - 51,3 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria NOEC - Bacteria - 100 mg/l - 250 min
Remarks: (ECHA)
No data available
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA: -
IMDG: -
IATA: -
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
IMDG: Not dangerous goods
IATA: Not dangerous goods
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA: -
IMDG: -
IATA: -
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: -
IMDG: -
IATA: -
IMDG: -
IATA: -
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA: no
IMDG Marine pollutant: no
IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available
Further information: Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
Further information: Not classified as dangerous in the meaning of transport regulations.
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
Authorisations and/or restrictions on use
Other regulations
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
1907/2006.
Authorisations and/or restrictions on use
Other regulations
Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
Full text of other abbreviations
ADN - European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
ADR - Agreement concerning the International Carriage ofDangerous Goods by Road
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ASTM -American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen,Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN - Standard of the German Institute forStandardisation
DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS -Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx -Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
GHS - Globally HarmonizedSystem
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research onCancer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - InternationalMaritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organization
ISHL - IndustrialSafety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation for Standardization
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
n.o.s. -Not Otherwise Specified
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect LoadingRate
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
OECD - Organization for EconomicCo-operation and Development
OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and PollutionPrevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - PhilippinesInventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) StructureActivity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the EuropeanParliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation andRestriction of Chemicals
RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage ofDangerous Goods by Rail
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS -Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
TECI - ThailandExisting Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport ofDangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
ADR - Agreement concerning the International Carriage ofDangerous Goods by Road
AIIC - Australian Inventory of Industrial Chemicals
ASTM -American Society for the Testing of Materials
bw - Body weight
CMR - Carcinogen,Mutagen or Reproductive Toxicant
DIN - Standard of the German Institute forStandardisation
DSL - Domestic Substances List (Canada)
ECx - Concentration associated with x% response
ELx - Loading rate associated with x% response
EmS -Emergency Schedule
ENCS - Existing and New Chemical Substances (Japan)
ErCx -Concentration associated with x% growth rate response
GHS - Globally HarmonizedSystem
GLP - Good Laboratory Practice
IARC - International Agency for Research onCancer
IATA - International Air Transport Association
IBC - International Code for theConstruction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk
IC50 - Half maximal inhibitory concentration
ICAO - International Civil Aviation Organization
IECSC - Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China
IMDG - InternationalMaritime Dangerous Goods
IMO - International Maritime Organization
ISHL - IndustrialSafety and Health Law (Japan)
ISO - International Organisation for Standardization
KECI - Korea Existing Chemicals Inventory
LC50 - Lethal Concentration to 50 % of a test population
LD50 - Lethal Dose to 50% of a test population (Median Lethal Dose)
MARPOL - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
n.o.s. -Not Otherwise Specified
NO(A)EC - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Concentration
NO(A)EL - No Observed (Adverse) Effect Level
NOELR - No Observable Effect LoadingRate
NZIoC - New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals
OECD - Organization for EconomicCo-operation and Development
OPPTS - Office of Chemical Safety and PollutionPrevention
PBT - Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic substance
PICCS - PhilippinesInventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
(Q)SAR - (Quantitative) StructureActivity Relationship
REACH - Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 of the EuropeanParliament and of the Council concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation andRestriction of Chemicals
RID - Regulations concerning the International Carriage ofDangerous Goods by Rail
SADT - Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature
SDS -Safety Data Sheet
TCSI - Taiwan Chemical Substance Inventory
TECI - ThailandExisting Chemicals Inventory
TSCA - Toxic Substances Control Act (United States)
UN - United Nations
UNRTDG - United Nations Recommendations on the Transport ofDangerous Goods
vPvB - Very Persistent and Very Bioaccumulative
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