Product ID:RS-2 RINSE SOLUTION 2 WRIGHT STAIN SET FOR
MSDS Date:07/02/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-092-8872
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BMCFG

SIGMA CHEMICAL CO

ST. LOUIS, MO 63178
US

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 800-325-8070

Cage: 21076

SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY

14508 ST LOUIS, MO 63178 US

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 18%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9192

SODIUM AZIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 26628-22-8

RTECS: VY8050000

Fraction By Weight: <1%

OSHA PEL S, C 0.1 PPM(HN3)

ACGIH TLV: C 0.11 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 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: INHALATION- IRRTATION OF MUCOUS
MEMBRANES. CNS EFFECTS. EYES- IRRITATION, BURNS. SKIN-CNS EFFECTS,
IRRITATION. INGESTION- CNS EFFECTS, STOMACH DISTRESS. CHRONIC:
KIDNEY DAMAGE, LIVER DAMAGE, BI RTH DEFECTS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:INHALATION/INGESTION: LOSS OF CO-ORDINATION,
NAUSEA, STUPOR, COMA, BLINDNESS, DEATH. EYES: BURNING SENSATION,
STINGING, REDNESS. SKIN: REDNESS, ITCHING, BURNING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESUSCITATE IF NEEDED. EYES:
FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH
WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH OF CONSCIOUS PERSON,
GET IMM EDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, POLYMER FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Spill Release Procedures:CONTAIN SPILL. ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL.
SCOOP INTO CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL, DRY AREA AWAY FROM
SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC VAPORS IF PEL/TLV EXCEEDED.
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 REPEATED OR PROLONGED
CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. DO NOT SMOKE IN AREA OF USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1:F3. MATERIAL IS PART A OF A 7 PART KIT. STORAGE CODE IS FOR
METHANOL, A COMPONENT OF THE KIT.

HCC:F2
Appearance and Odor:CLORLESS LIQUID WITH ALCOHOL ODOR

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG MINERAL ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES, STRONG OXIDIZING
AGENTS, REDUCING AGENTS, ALKALI METALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:FLAME, SPARKS, AND OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF CARBON

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER.
MANUFACTURER SAYS INCINERATE. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL,
STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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