CJYWR - ACETO-ORCEIN BIOLOGICAL STAIN

Product Identification

Product ID:ACETO-ORCEIN BIOLOGICAL STAIN
MSDS Date:02/04/1994
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:D DG
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CJYWR

Responsible Party
WARD'S NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC.
ROCHESTER, NY 14692-9012
US

Emergency Phone: 716-226-6177 DAYS

Info Phone: 716-359-2502

Preparer: ALEXANDER A. PICCIRILLI

Cage: EO227

Contractor
WARDS NATURAL SCIENCE ESTABLISHMENT INC
92912 ROCHESTER, NY 14692-9012 US

Telephone: (716) 359-2502

Cage: 63759

Ingredients

ACETIC ACID

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

OSHA PEL 25 MG/M3;10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 25 MG/M3;10 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


ORCEIN STAIN

CAS: 1400-62-0


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Hazards

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:VAPOR CAUSES IRRITATION OF EYES, NOSE
AND THROAT. LIQUID CAUSES BURNSTO EYES AND SKIN. SWALLOWING RESULTS
IN SEVERE DAMAGE TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND DEEP TISSUE.
Effects of Overexposure:LIQUID CAUSES BURNS TO EYES AND SKIN.

First Aid

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES,
LIFTING UPPER & LOWER EYELIDS OCCASIONALLY. GET IMMEDIATE
ATTENTION. SKIN:FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH WATER, THEN WASH WITH DILUTED
SOLUTION OF SODI UM BICARBONATE. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS,GET MEDICAL
ATTENTION. INHALATION:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CALL PHYSICIAN. ONLY
TRAINED PERSONNEL ADMINISTER OXYGEN. INGESTION:IF SWALLOWED, DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. FOLLOW WITH MILK
OF MAGNESIA, BEATEN EGGS OR VEGETABLE OIL. GET PROMPT MEDICAL
ATTENTION. NEVER GIVE ANYTING BY MOUTH TO UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE; DRY CHEMICAL (ABC); WATER SPRAY.
WHEN INVOLVED IN A FIRE SITUATION THE USE OF WATER SPRAY, DRY
CHEMICAL, CO2, ALCOHOL FOAM, ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ARE COMPATIBLE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:ACETIC ACID CONCENTRATIONS BELOW 50% ARE
NON-FLAMMABLE; HOWEVER ACETIC ACID SOLUTIONS CAN REACT WITH METALS
TO LIBERATE HYDROGEN GAS. SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS SHOULD
BE USED TO PROTECT AGAIN ST SUFFOCATING & CORROSIVE VAPORS. WEAR
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT SKIN & EYE CONTACT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MAY BE MODERATE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED
TO HEAT OR FLAME; MAY REACT VIGOROUSLY WITH BASES AND STRONG
OXIDIZING MATERIALS.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:USING PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT, AND GOOD
VENTILATION CAREFULLY COVER CONTAMINATED SURFACES WITH SODA ASH OR
SODIUM BICARBONATE TO NEUTRALIZE ACID SOLUTION. MIX AND ADD WATER
IF NECESSARY. SCOOP UP SLUR RY AND WASH NEUTRAL (LITMUS TEST)
WASTE DOWN DRAIN WITH EXCESS WATER, IF LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS PERMIT.
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH OR SODIUM BICARBONATE

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND OPEN FLAME.
STORE IN COOL, WELL-VENTILATED AREA. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES AND
SKIN. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED
WHEN NOT IN USE.
Other Precautions:READ LABEL ON CONTAINER BEFORE USING. DO NOT WEAR
CONTACT LENSES WHILE WORKING WITH CHEMICALS. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR.
REMOVE AND WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. FOR LABORATORY USE ONLY. NOT
FOR DRUG,FOOD OR HOUSEHOLD USE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NONE SHOULD BE NEEDED WITH NORMAL LABORATORY
HANDLING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.IF FUMES OR MIST OCCUR,WORK IN
VENTILATION HOOD OR WEAR NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: YES. GENERAL (MECHANICAL): YES.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:GOGGLES, SMOCK, APRON, VENTILATION HOOD,
PROPER GLOVES, EYE WASH STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. REMOVE AND WASH
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
WARD'S P/N: 38W9051

Chemical Properties

HCC:C2
Boiling Pt:=108.C, 226.4F
Melt/Freeze Pt:=0.C, 32.F
Vapor Pres:11.1
Vapor Density:2.07
Spec Gravity:1.025
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>1(ETHER=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:VIOLET COLORED LIQUID WITH A PUNGENT,VINEGAR-LIKE
ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:98%

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDANTS, HYDROXIDES ,OXIDES, XYLENES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE AND HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:WE HAVE NO DATA , BUT EXPECT CARBON
MONOXIDE AND CARBON DIOXIDE AT LEAST.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISCHARGE, TREATMENT, OR DISPOSAL MAY BE SUBJECT
TO FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.T HESE DISPOSAL GUIDELINES ARE
INTENDED FOR THE DISPOSAL OF CATALOG-SIZE QUANTITIES ONLY.
NEUTRALIZE WITH SODIUM BICARB ONATE AND FLUSH TO SEWER WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER.

Toxicology

Toxicological Information:FOR GLACIAL ACETIC ACID; 10 PPM OR 25 M/M3;
ORAL-RAT LD50 = 3310 MG/KG.

Other Information

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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.

Transport

Transport Information:D.O.T.: ACETIC ACID SOLUTION, 8, UN2790.