Product ID:HARRIS HEMATOXYLIN CYTOLOGY/HISTOLOGY STAIN
MSDS Date:01/08/1990
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-354-9460
MSDS Number: BXYGP

VOLU-SOL MEDICAL INDUSTRIES INC

LAS VEGAS, NV 89112
US

Emergency Phone: 702-565-1383

Info Phone: 702-565-1383

Cage: IO106

VOLU-SOL MEDICAL INDUSTRIES INC

12449 LAS VEGAS, NV 89112 US

Telephone: 702-565-1383

Cage: IO106

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 85 - 88%

ALUMINUM POTASSIUM SULFATE

CAS: 10043-67-1

RTECS: WS5650000

Fraction By Weight: 8.50%

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 4.2%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9495

(GLACIAL) ACETIC ACID (CERCLA)

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

Fraction By Weight: 1.7%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

HEMATOXYLIN

Fraction By Weight: 0.40%

MERCURIC OXIDE (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 21908-53-2

RTECS: OW8750000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

OSHA PEL 0.1 MG (HG)/M3; Z-2

ACGIH TLV: S,0.025 MG(HG)/M3;95

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: READILY ABSORBED BY THE SKIN;
CORROSIVE TO SKIN AND MUCOUS MEMBRANES. ALSO ABSORBED BY
RESPIRATORY TRACT TO CAUSE NAUSEA. VIOLENT POISON. CHRONIC: NONE
SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:CORROSIVE TO SKIN, NAUSEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:IN ALL CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. SKIN-REMOVE
CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE & WATER
SOLUTION. INHALED-REMOVE TO FRES H AIR. ADMINISTER OXYGEN OR
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-CONTACT POISON CONTROL
CENTER AND OBTAIN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Extinguishing Media:WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

Spill Release Procedures:COVER SPILL WITH SODIUM BICARBONATE AND WATER
TO FORM A SLURRY. WASH SLURRY DOWN DRAIN WITH EXCESS WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:SODIUM BICARBONATE (20%) AND WATER SOLUTION.

Handling and Storage Precautions:BOTTLE SHOULD BE KEPT SEALED AND
CAPPED UNTIL USE. STORE BOTTLE SAWAY FROM HEAT AND DIRECT LIGHT.
Other Precautions:NONE.

Respiratory Protection:IF ENGINEERING CONTROLS FAIL OR NON-ROUTINE USE
OR AN EMERGENCY OCCURS; WEAR AN MSHA/NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR OR
AN AIR-SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR OR SCBA, AS REQUIRED. USE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH 29 CFR 1910.13 4 AND MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDATIONS.
Ventilation:USE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER.
Eye Protection:FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT. DLA-HMIS: EYE WASH STATION &
SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE EATING,
DRINKING, OR SMOKING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHES BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T6
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F,100C
Vapor Pres:760
Spec Gravity:1.00
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED LIQUID; ACRID ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
CARBONATES, HYDROXIDES, PHOSPHATES, REDUCING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:MIX WITH A 20% SODIUM BICARBONATE AND WATER
SOLUTION AND POUR DOWN THE DRAIN. DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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