BPZMV - 40-055 GRAM DECOLORIZER

Product Identification

Product ID:40-055 GRAM DECOLORIZER
MSDS Date:03/05/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-317-8706
MSDS Number: BPZMV

Responsible Party
REGIONAL MEDIA LABORATORIES INC.
12076 SANTA FE DRIVE
LENEXA, KS 66215-3519
US

Emergency Phone: 913-888-0939/800-255-6730

Info Phone: 913-888-0939/800-255-6730

Cage: 7V410

Contractor
REMEL INC
14428 SHAWNEE MISSION, KS 66215-3519 US

Telephone: 913-888-0939/800-255-6730

Cage: 7V410

Ingredients

ACETONE (SARA III)

CAS: 67-64-1

RTECS: AL3150000

Fraction By Weight: 50%

OSHA PEL 1000PPM

ACGIH TLV: 750PPM/1000STEL;9293

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS


ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 50.0%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9293

Hazards

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD 50 ORAL RAT IS 3900 MG/KG (AVERAGE)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: 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: IRRITATION. SKIN: DRYNESS, DERMATITIS.
INHALATION: UPPER RESPIRATORY IRRITATION, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS,
TREMOR, FATIGUE, DIZZINESS, NAUSEA, NARCOSIS, MENTAL CONFUSION.
INGESTION: SAME SYMPTOMS AS INHALATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH A HISTORY OF EYE,
SKIN AND RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM
EXPOSURE.

First Aid

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. INHALATION: REMOVE VICTIM TO
FRESH AI R. GIVE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED. SEE DOCTOR. INGESTION: GIVE
WATER. SEE DOCTOR.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:20.0F,-6.7C
Lower Limits:3 ESTIMATED
Upper Limits:16 ESTIMATED
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. COOL FIRE EXPOSED
CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:COMBUSTION OR HEAT OF FIRE MAY PRODUCE
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS AND VAPORS. VAPORS HEAVIER THAN
AIR. CAN TRAVEL ALONG GROUND AND FLASHBACK EXPLOSIVELY.

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:REMOVE PERSONNEL.ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
VENTILATE AREA. WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT. USE
NON-SPARKING TOOLS. ABSORB IN INERT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN
APPROPIATE DISPOSAL CONTAINER AND COV ER.

Handling

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.

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA AS
APPROPIATE FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST
VENTILATION TO KEEP EXPOSURE LEVELS BELOW PEL. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF
EQ.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
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
NONE.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:153F,67C
Vapor Pres:110
Vapor Density:1.8
Spec Gravity:0.80
Evaporation Rate & Reference:8 (ETHER = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, WATER LIKE LIQUID. DISTINCT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

Stability

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

Disposal

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

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