Product ID:GIEMSA STAIN 3000
MSDS Date:02/01/1989
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N014179
MSDS Number: BKKSQ

A.J.P. SCIENTIFIC INC

CLIFTON, NJ 07015
US

Emergency Phone: 201-472-7200

Info Phone: 201-472-7200

Cage: FO859

ENG SCIENTIFIC INC (FORMERLY A J P SCIENTIFIC INC)

1589 CLIFTON, NJ 07015 US

Telephone: 973-472-7200; 201-472-7200

Cage: 55930

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA III)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL,RAT) 12,900 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF INHALED. MAY BE FATAL OR
CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS. MAY
CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST: INDUCE VOMITING IMMED BY GIVING TWO GLASSES OF WATER
AND STICKING FINGERS DOWN THROAT. INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF
NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; PREFERABLY MOUTH-TO-
MOUTH. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. EYE & SKIN:
IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. CALL MD.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.0
Extinguishing Media:USE WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL,
ALCOHOL-TYPE OR UNIVERSAL TYPE FOAMS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE WATER SPRAY TO COOL TANKS OR CNTNRS. USE
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAM. FLAME IS INVISIBLE IN DAYLIGHT.
METHANOL-WATER MIXTURES WILL BURN UNLESS VERY DILUTE: 25% OR MORE
METHANOL ARE DOT CLASS I FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR GLOVES AND SOAK UP SPILLED SOLUTION WITH
DISPOSABLE TOWELS. SM SPILLS SHOULD BE FLUSHED W/LARGE QTYS OF
WATER. LRG SPILLS SHOULD BE COLLECTED FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT UNITS AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY AREA. STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED
CONTAINER. DO NOT INGEST. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES, SKIN OR
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED BREATHING OF VAPOR.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:GEN (MECH) ROOM VENT IS SUITABLE. SPECIAL LOC, VENT SHOULD
BE USED AT POINTS WHERE VAPS ARE EXPECTED TO ENTER WORKPLACE.
Protective Gloves:SOLVENT RESISTANT.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, EYE BATH, SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING SANITARY FACILITIES .
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F,65C
Vapor Pres:12.8 KPA
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.7922 @ 20/20C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.8
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID, CLEAR/COLORLESS, FAINT ALCOHOLIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, CHROMIC ANHYDRIDE, LEAD PERCHLORATE, PERCHLORIC
ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DECOMPOSITION OCCURS FROM HEAT AND
REACTION WITH MATERIALS AS STATED IN MATERIALS TO AVOID.

Waste Disposal Methods:FLUSH WITH WATER. CONTROLLED BURNING. DISPOSAL
OF HAZ MATL MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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