Product ID:S/P DIFF-QUIK FIXATIVE SOLUTION
MSDS Date:10/01/1996
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-230-3119
MSDS Number: BRTHQ

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

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP DADE DIV

MIAMI, FL 33125-1113 US

Telephone: 305-591-3291

Cage: 17749

METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 99.99%

OSHA PEL S, 200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: S,200PPM/250STEL; 96

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

TRIARYLMETHANE DYE

Fraction By Weight: <0.01%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 5628 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION MAY CAUSE IRRITATION OF
MUCOUS MEMBRANES, RESPIRATORY TRACT. SKIN EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE
METABOLIC ACIDOSIS. EYE EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVE
INFLAMMATION.INGESTION MAY CAUSE CNS EFFECTS. CHRONIC: PROLONGED
EXPOSURE MAYCAUSE VISUAL IMPAIRMENT, CONJUNCTIVITIS, DAMAGE
LIVER,KIDNEY, HEART, STOMACH...
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THE MFR LISTS NO INGREDIENTS THAT ARE
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:INHALED-IRRITATION OF MUCOUS MEMBRANES,
RESPIRATORY TRACT. EYES-IRRITATION, CONJUNCTIVE INFLAMMATION.
SKIN-IRRITATION, METABOLIC ACIDOSISS. INGESTED-TRANSIENT
INEBRIATION, DROWSINESS, HEADACHE.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH KIDNEY, EYES OR SKIN
DISORDERS.

First Aid:EYES-FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, HOLD LIDS OPEN. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SOAP
& WATER. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. INHALED-REMOVE
TO FRE SH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION.
INGESTED-IF CONSCIOUS, INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY! SEEK IMMEDIATE
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:52.0F,11.1C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:725F
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36
Extinguishing Media:USE ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR CARBON DIOXIDE.
DO NOT RELEASE RUNOFF TO SEWERS OR WATERWAYS.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT & SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS WITH FULL FACE PIECE
OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY FLOW ALONG SURFACES TO DISTANT
IGNITION SOURCES & FLASHBACK. CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED TO HEAT MAY
EXPLODE.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. TAKE UP WITH SAND
OR OTHER NON-COMBUSTIBLE ABSORBENT. DISPOSE OF BY INCINERATION.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT. STORE IN A COOL, DRY WELL-VENTILATED, FLAMMABLE LIQUID
STORAGE AREA.
Other Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF IGNITION.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS
FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE OR EMERGENCY OCCURS, USE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR SCBA OR SUPPLIED-AIR
RESPIRATOR. USE IAW 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation:PROVIDE GENERAL OR LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION SYSTEMS TO
MAINTAIN AIRBORNE CONCENTRATIONS BELOW OSHA PELS.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES-RUBBER, PVC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:RUBBER APRON,EYE WASH STATION & SAFETY
SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING, DRINKING OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
REMOVE CONTACT LENSES WHEN USING.

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:149F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-136F,-93C
Vapor Pres:97.2
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.7914
Viscosity:0.59 CPS @20C
Evaporation Rate & Reference:4.6 (METHOD NOT GIVEN)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, BLUE LIQUID; WITH CHARCATERISTIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACETYL BROMIDE, ALKYLALUMINUM.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SOURCES OF IGNITION, FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL OXIDATIVE DECOMPOSITION OF
PRODUCT CAN PRODUCE TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION CANNOT
OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY INCINERATION. FOLLWOING RCRA
HAZARDOUS WASTE CODES MAY APPLY TO UNUSED/UNCONTAMINATED PRODUCT:
D001 (IGNITABLE) AND U154 (METHYL ALCOHOL).

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