Product ID:W3876 WRIGHT-GIEMSA STAIN MODIFIED MANUAL
MSDS Date:12/17/1990
FSC:6550
NIIN:00F040383
MSDS Number: BXLLR

SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY

3050 SPRUCE ST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63178-5000
US

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010

Info Phone: 314-771-5765/800-325-3010

Cage: 21076

SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY

14508 ST LOUIS, MO 63178 US

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

METHANOL (METHYL ALCOHOL), COLUMBIAN SPIRITS *95-2*

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

Fraction By Weight: 72%

OSHA PEL 260 MG/CUM

ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/CUM (SKIN)

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

1,2,6-HEXANETRIOL *95-2

CAS: 106-69-4

RTECS: MO4650000

Fraction By Weight: 25%

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT): 15500 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:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION/SKIN ABSORBTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN
ABSORPTION. MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH IMMEDIATELY W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15
MINS. SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH W/SOAP & WATER FOR 15 MINS.
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUT H W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
CONSCIOUS.OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

Flash Point:175F
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL/POLYMER FOAM,
WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. WEAR
SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER W/DRY LIME/SODA
ASH. PICKUP. KEEP IN A CLOSED CONTAINER & HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. KEEP AWAY FROM
HEAT & OPEN FLAME. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPOR & CONTACT W/EYES, SKIN &
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED/REPEATED EXPOSURE.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:COMPATIBLE CHEMICAL RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER & EYE BATH
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:352.4F
Vapor Pres:<0.01
Vapor Density:4.63
Spec Gravity:1.109
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS TO PALE-YELLOW LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID ANHYDRIDES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, OPEN FLAME
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CO, CO2

Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED
W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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