Product ID:B4132-1 DIFF-QUIK STAIN SET
MSDS Date:03/02/1987
FSC:6550
NIIN:00-290-1893
MSDS Number: BHTRT

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP., DADE DIV.

1851 DELEWARE PARKWAY
MIAMI, FL 33152-1113
US

Emergency Phone: 800-327-2616 (IN FL 800-533-5013)

Info Phone: 800-327-2616 (IN FL 800-533-5013)

Cage: 17749

MIDWEST MEDICAL SUPPLY CO INC

BRIDGETON, MO 63044 US

Telephone: 314-344-4366

Cage: 5Z282

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

"NOT HAZARDOUS"

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) = 5628 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS TOXIC TO THE CENTRAL
NERVOUS SYSTEM, THE OPTIC NERVE BEING ESPECIALLY SUSCEPTABLE. IT IS
ABSORBED THROUGH THE SKIN. CHRONIC EFFECTS ARE IMPAIRED VISION,
KIDNEY FUNCTION AND LIVER FUNCTION. OVEREXPOSED PERSONNEL MAY
SHOW IMPROVEMENT THEN 30 HOURS LATER RELAPSE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE MFR LISTS NO INGREDIENTS THAT ARE
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:OVEREXPOSURE MAY LEAD TO DIZZINESS, HEADACHES,
DERMATITIS AND EYE IRRITATION. HIGH VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS ARE
ANESTHETIC AND MAY HAVE OTHER CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS.
METHANOL ES ESPECIALLY TOXIC T O THE OPTIC NERVE CAUSING BLINDNESS
OR IMPAIRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH SKIN, VISION, KIDNEY,
OR LIVER DISFUNCTIONMAY BE AT INCREASED RISK IF EXPOSED TO
METHANOL.

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH W/WATER 15 MIN, HOLD LIDS OPEN. SKIN:REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND LAUNDER BEFORE REUSE. WASH WITH SOAP &
WATER. INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR IF NEEDED.
INGESTED:GIVE 2 LARGE GLASSES OF MILK OR WATER AND
IMMEDIATELYINDUCE VOMITING. GIVE NOTHING BY MOUTH IF UNCONSCIOUS.
GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:51.8F,11.0C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA &
FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WHEN FIGHTING CHEMICAL FIRE. USE WATER
SPRAY TO COOL NEARBY CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY TRAVEL ALONG FLOOR TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCE AND THEN 'FLASH BACK'.

Spill Release Procedures:RECOVER AS LIQUID OR MOP UP WITH PAPER CLOTH
OR ADSORB WITH VERMICULITE, ETC. STORE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS
PENDING DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA TO PREVENT FIRES.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AND USE ONLY IN WELL VENTILATED
WORK AREA. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE. KEEP AWAY FROM
SPARKS, FLAME, OTHER IGNITION SOURCES.
Other Precautions:NONE

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. AIR-SUPPLIED
OR FILTERING TYPE WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGES ARE RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE LAB HOOD OR OTHER LOCAL EXHAUST
TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW PEL/TLV.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, NITRILE, OR POLYVINYL ALCOHOL
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES OR FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE WASH STATION. LAB
COAT OR APRON AS NEEDED TO PREVENT SKIN CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. USE GOOD CHEMICAL
HYGIENE PRACTICE. AVOID UNNECESSARY CONTACT.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR SUPPLIED ONLY MSDS FROM MALLINKRODT COVERING THE METHANOL WHICH IS
THE BULK OF THE PRODUCT, BEING THE ONLY HAZARDOUS MATERIAL LISTED
IN THE ENTIRE KIT.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,64C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:97 MM
Vapor Density:1.1
Spec Gravity:0.8
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.9 (N-BUTYL ACETATE = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID, ALCOHOL ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH TEMPERATURES, SPARKS, AND OPEN FLAMES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON OXIDES AND POSSIBLY
FORMALDEHYDE

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
REGULATIONS. INCINERATION IS RECOMMENDED.

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