Product ID:HEMA-TEK(WRIGHT-GIEMSA) STAIN-PAK RINSE SOL
MSDS Date:01/28/1991
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N037179
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: BQRRB

MILES INC

1127 MYRTLE ST
ELKHART, IN 46515
US

Emergency Phone: 800-348-8100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 800-348-8100

Preparer: H.W. MASS

Cage: MILES

MILES INC

932 PITTSBURGH, PA 15205-9741 US

Telephone: 800-662-2927

Cage: MILES

METHANOL; (METHYL ALCOHOL)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 10%

OSHA PEL S,200PPM/250STEL

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 93

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL/CAUSE BLINDNESS IF
SWALLOWED. REPEATED/PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO VAPORS MAY CAUSE EFFECTS
AS IN ACUTE INGESTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:CALL PHYS & ARRANGE FOR TRANSPORT TO NEAREST ER. INHAL:
REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF PERSON HAS STOPPED BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP.
INGEST: INDUCE VOMIT @ ONCE BY GIVING SYRUP IPECAC/TBSP OF SALT
DISSOLVED IN A GLASS OF WARM WATER. RUSH PERSON TO NEAREST EMER
FACILITY. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & RINSE EXPOS SKIN W/COPIOUS
QTY OF WATER. WASH W/SOAP & RINSE AREA W/WATER. EYE: GENTLY FLUSH
W/LG (SUPP DATA)

Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT DETERMINED.

Spill Release Procedures:TAKE UP WITH ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND PLACE IN A
DISPOSABLE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AS STATED ON THE CONTAINER
LABEL.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE
FOR EXPOSURE OF CONCERN .
Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:STANDARD LABORATORY.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES. ADD (SUP DAT)
Other Protective Equipment:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRST AID PROC: AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15-20 MINUTES. RAISE EYE
LIDS TO ASSURE COMPLETE FLUSHING. EYE PROTECTION: FULL LENGTH
FACESHIELD TO GOGGLES.

HCC:F5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS SOLUTION WITH TRACE OF ALCOHOL
ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NOT DETERMINED.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NOT DETERMINED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NOT DETERMINED.

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

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