SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- THIAZINE DYE SOLUTION WRIGHT STAIN SET HEMA -- 6550-01-092-8872 ===================== ===================== Product Identification Product ID:THIAZINE DYE SOLUTION WRIGHT STAIN SET HEMA MSDS Date:07/02/1991 FSC:6550 NIIN:01-092-8872 Kit Part:Y MSDS Number: BMCFH === Responsible Party === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO Box:14508 City:ST. LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Info Phone Num:800-325-8070 Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765 CAGE:21076 === Contractor Identification === Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY Address:3050 SPRUCE ST Box:14508 City:ST LOUIS State:MO ZIP:63178 Country:US Phone:314-771-5765 CAGE:21076 ============= ============= Composition/Information on Ingredients Ingred Name:NO INGREDIENT FOR THIS FORMULATION_INGREDIENT ===================== ===================== Hazards Identification Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Ingestion:YES Skin:YES Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATIONIRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES, AND LUNGS. EYES- IRRITATION. SKIN- IRRITATION. INGESTION- DEATH, CNS EFFECTS, SEVERE ABDOMINAL DISTRESS, BLINDNESS. CHRONIC: KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER DAM AGE, BLINDNESS. Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION: DROWSINESS, HEADACH, NAUSEA, VOMITING, CHEST PAIN. EYES: BURNING SENSATION, STINGING. SKIN: REDNESS, ITCHING. INGESTION: SEVERE STOMACH CRAMPS, NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIZZINESS, CONVULSIONS. Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ======================= ======================= First Aid Measures First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. EYES: FLUSH WITH LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. ===================== ===================== Fire Fighting Measures Flash Point:=11.1C, 52.F Lower Limits:6 % Upper Limits:36 % Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, POLYMER FOAM Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR. Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. VAPORS MAY TRAVEL A LONG WAY AND FLASH BACK. ================== ================== Accidental Release Measures Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE SOURCES OF IGNITION. ISOLATE AREA. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL. VENTLATE AREA. SCOOP UP INTO CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL. Neutralizing Agent:NONE ====================== Handling and Storage ====================== Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY AREA AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION. Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. ============= ============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF PEL/TLV EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS. Ventilation:USE ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT. Protective Gloves:RUBBER Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES Other Protective Equipment:CLOTHING TO PREVENT PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING AND DRINKING. DO NOT SMOKE IN AREA OF USE. Supplemental Safety and Health PART B OF A 7 PART KIT. ================== ================== Physical/Chemical Properties HCC:F2 Boiling Pt:=65.C, 149.F Melt/Freeze Pt:=-97.8C, -144.F Vapor Pres:98 Vapor Density:1.1 Spec Gravity:0.79 Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS LIQUID WITH ALCOHOL ODOR ================= ================= Stability and Reactivity Data Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, ACID ANHYDRIDES, ACID CHLORIDES, STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, REDUCING AGENTS, ALKALI METALS. Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAMES, SPARKS, AND OTHER SOURCES OF IGNITION Hazardous Decomposition Products:0XIDES OF CARBON ==================== ==================== Disposal Considerations Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER. MANUFACTURER SAYS INCINERATE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS. Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies): This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever, expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this document should seek competent professional advice to verify and assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their particular situation.