Product ID:XANTHANINE DYE SOLUTION WRIGHT STAIN SET FO
MSDS Date:07/02/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-092-8872
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BMCFJ

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

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 27 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:ACUTE: EYE IRRITATION. SKIN
IRRITATION. INHALATION/INGESTION- CNS EFFECTS, ABDOMINAL DISTRESS.
CHRONIC: NERVE, HEART AND BRAIN DAMAGE. DAMAGES TESTICLES, KIDNEYS,
AND BLADDER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES/SKIN: BURNING SENSATION, STINGING,
REDNESS. INHALATION/INGESTION: COUGHING, DIZZINESS, HEADACH,
NAUSEA, VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. SEE DOCTOR. EYES: WASH WITH
LOTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SEE DOCTOR. SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND
WATER. INGESTION: RINSE MOUTH. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. GET
IMMEDIATE MED ICAL HELP.

Flash Point:NONE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:DO NOT USE WATER! EXPLODES WHEN HEATED.
EMITS TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF SOURCES OF IGNITION. ISOLATE AREA.
ABSORB WITH INERT MATERIAL. VENTILATE AREA. SCOOP MATERIAL 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 VAPOR IF TLV/PEL 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 PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING AND
DRINKING. DO NOT SMOKE IN AREA OF USE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PART C OF A 7 PART KIT.

HCC:N1
Spec Gravity:1.85
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID SOLUTION

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:NO
WATER, STRONG MINERAL ACIDS AND METALS, AND ACID CHLORIDES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT
Hazardous Decomposition Products:OXIDES OF NITROGEN AND CARBON

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

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
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.