Product ID:66760,GRAM STAIN KIT,PART D,DECOLORIZER
MSDS Date:06/19/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:00-261-9053
MSDS Number: BDPSJ

BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES INC

603 HERRON DR
BRIDGEPORT, NJ 08014-0518
US

Emergency Phone: 800-524-0294

Info Phone: 800-524-0294

Cage: 0B0Y1

DOLBEY EDWARD P AND CO.

7316 YEADON, PA 19101 US

Telephone: 215-622-7300

Cage: 65791

ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL (SARA III)

CAS: 67-63-0

RTECS: NT8050000

Fraction By Weight: 80%

OSHA PEL 400 PPM/500 STEL

ACGIH TLV: 400 PPM/500STEL;9192

ACETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

Fraction By Weight: 20%

OSHA PEL 1000PPM

ACGIH TLV: 750PPM/1000STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MILD IRRITATION TO BODY
TISSUES. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS. CHRONIC: NONE SPECIFIED BY
MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: IRRITATION, DRYNESS. INHALATION:
IRRITATION TO NOSE AND THROAT, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS, HEADACHE.
INGESTION: GASTROINTESTINAL IRRITATION, DROWSINESS, DIZZINESS,
HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:EYES:FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.IF
IRRITATION PERSISTS,SEE DOCTOR. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER WHILE
REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHALATION:REMOVE VICTIM
TO FRE SH AIR.GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.SEE DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.
INGESTION:GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER.INDUCE VOMITING.SEE DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:20.0F,-6.7C
Lower Limits:3.5
Upper Limits:18.0
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, OR DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FIRE FIGHTING PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND A
FULL FACED SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS. EVACUATE AREA. COOL
FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS.

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL.ELIMINATE IGNITION
SOURCES.VENTILATE AREA.WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND
EQUIPMENT.ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN APPROPIATE DISPOSAL
CONTAINER AND COVER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, DRY, WELL VENTILATED
AREA. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE, HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES AND
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED.
Other Precautions:AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS. DO
NOT TAKE INTERNALLY.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW
PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE
EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED CONTACT. EYE BATH AND SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1:F2. THIS IS PART D OF A 4 PART PRODUCT.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:=69.C, 156.2F
Vapor Pres:186
Vapor Density:2.0
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:>2.4 (BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID. PUNGENT ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES, OTHER IGNITION
SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
INCOMPLETELY BURNED CARBON PRODUCTS.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER.
DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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