SAFETY DATA SHEETper OSHA HazCom 2012
Revised Date: March 14, 2017

1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE AND OF THE COMPANY
Product name:

PICI

Product Number:05235

Product use:

For laboratory research purposes

Restrictions on use:

Not for drug or household use

Safety Sheet Supplier:

Oakley, Inc.
4000 Luxottica Place
Mason, OH 45040
USATelephone:(614) 492-5610

Emergency Phone:(614) 674-4846

E-mail address:

info.exciton@luxotticaretail.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONClassification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 2), H300
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330
Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 4), H312
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
Label elements
Pictogram

Signal word

DangerHazard statement(s)H300 + H330
H312
H315
H319

Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled
Harmful in contact with skin
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.

Precautionary statement(s)
P260
P264
P270
P271
P280
P284
P301 + P310
P302 + P352
P304 + P340

Do not breathe dust
Wash skin thoroughly after handlingDo not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Wear respiratory protection.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/
physicianIF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
F INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position
comfortable for breathing

Oakley, Inc. – PICIP305 + P351 + P338
P310
P320
P330
P332 + P313
P337 + P313
P362
P403 + P233
P405
P501

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IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Specific treatment is urgent (see supplemental first aid instructions on
this label).
Rinse mouth.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention.
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Hazards not otherwise classified or not covered by GHS
None
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms:

1-ethyl-2-[(1-ethyl-2(1H)-quinolinylidene)methyl)-quinolinium iodide;Pseudocyanine iodide
Pseudoisocyanine iodide

Formula:Molecular Weight:
CAS-No.:EC-No.:C23 H23 IN2
454.35 gm/mol
977-96-8
213-556-6

Hazardous components
1-Ethyl-2-[(1-ethyl-2(1H)-quinolylidene)methyl]quinolinium iodide

Acute Tox. 2; Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2;
Eye Irrit. 2A; STOT SE 3; H300 + H330,H312, H315, H319, H335

4. FIRST AID MEASURES
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Flush eyes with water for 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No further relevant information available
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No further relevant information available
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen iodide

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Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for fire-fighting if necessary.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions
Wear personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe
areas. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage of spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must
be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers fordisposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places
where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Light sensitive.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
Hygiene measures and engineering controls
Adequate ventilation and/or containment in accordance with good laboratory practices.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face particle respirator type
N100 (US) or type P3 (EN 143) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is thesole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested andapproved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Hand protection
Handle with impermeable gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without
touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves
after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Eye / face protection
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Body protection
Wear impervious clothing. Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of
dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place., The type of protective equipment must be selected according
to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESa) Appearanceb) Odor

Form: crystals
Color: bluish red
No data available

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No data available
No data available
277 C, decomposes
No data available
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Very slightly soluble in water
No data available
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYa)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)

Reactivity
Chemical stability
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Conditions to avoid (e.g. static discharge)
Incompatible materials
Hazardous decomposition products

No data available
Stable under recommended storage conditions
No data available
No data available
Strong oxidizing agentsSee Section 5.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - mouse - < 9.9 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitization
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified asprobable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
ACGIH: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as acarcinogen or potential carcinogen by ACGIH.
NTP:No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as aknown or anticipated carcinogen by NTP.

OSHA: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a
carcinogen or potential carcinogen by OSHA.

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Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Routes of Exposure:

Inhalation, Eye contact, Ingestion, Skin contact.

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
Inhalation - May cause respiratory irritation
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
May cause respiratory irritation. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. To the best of our knowledge, thechemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughlyinvestigated.
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Mobility in soil
No data available
PBT and vPvB assessment
No data available
Other adverse effects
No data available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
ProductOffer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the material with a
combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATIONDOT (US)UN number: 2811
Class: 6.1
Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Toxic solids, organic, n.o.s. (1-Ethyl-2-[(1-ethyl-2(1H)-quinolylidene)methyl]quinolinium iodide)Marine pollutant: No
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IMDG
UN number: 2811
Class: 6.1
Packing group: II EMS-No: F-A, S-A
Proper shipping name: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (1-Ethyl-2-[(1-ethyl-2(1H)-quinolylidene)methyl]quinoliniumiodide)Marine pollutant: NoIATA
UN number: 2811
Class: 6.1Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s. (1-Ethyl-2-[(1-ethyl-2(1H)-quinolylidene)methyl]quinolinium iodide)15. REGULATORY INFORMATIONSARA 302 Components
SARA 302: No chemicals in this material are subject to the reporting requirements of SARA Title III, Section 302.
SARA 313 Components
SARA 313: This material does not contain any chemical components with known CAS numbers that exceed thethreshold (de Minimis) reporting levels established by SARA Title III, Section 313.
SARA 311/312 Hazards
Acute Health Hazard
Massachusetts Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Massachusetts Right to Know Act.
Pennsylvania Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the Pennsylvania Right to Know Act.
New Jersey Right To Know Components
No components are subject to the New Jersey Right to Know Act.
California Prop. 65 Components
This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or any otherreproductive harm.
16. OTHER INFORMATIONHMIS Rating
Health hazard:
Chronic Health Hazard:
Flammability:
Physical Hazard:
NFPA Rating
Health hazard:
Fire Hazard:
Reactivity Hazard:

300300Further information
Copyright 2017 Oakley, Inc. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use only.
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used
only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and isapplicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guaranteeof the properties of the product. Oakley, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damage resulting fromhandling or from contact with the above product.
Revised Date: March 14, 2017