Product ID:SO-H-26 HEMATOXYLIN, HARRIS MODIFIED SOLUTIONS W/ OR W/O ACE
MSDS Date:10/30/1993
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-275-8758
MSDS Number: BXYYG

FISHER SCIENTIFIC, CHEMICAL DIV.

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410
US

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FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

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HEMATOXYLIN

CAS: 517-28-2

Fraction By Weight: 0.5%

ETHYLENE GLYCOL (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: 24.0%

ACGIH TLV: C 50 PPM,VAPOR; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ALUMINUM SULFATE (MFR LISTS CAS# 7784-31-8 BUT HMIS UNABLE

CAS: 10043-01-3

RTECS: BD1700000

Fraction By Weight: 4.4%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

SODIUM IODATE

CAS: 7681-55-2

RTECS: NN1400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.05%

POLYOXYETHYLENE (10) OCTYL PHENOL (OCTYLPHENOXY

CAS: 9036-19-5

RTECS: MD0907600

Fraction By Weight: 0.05%

ACETIC ACID (CERCLA)

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

Fraction By Weight: 1.8%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL; 9495

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 70-71.8%

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 MODERATELY TOXIC BY
INHALATION, INGESTION OR SKIN ABSORPTION; CNS, KIDNEYS. CONTACT MAY
CAUSE SKIN AND EYE IRRITATION OR BURNS. CHRONIC: PROLONGED OR
REPEATED EXPOSURE MAY CAUSE BRONCHIA L IRRITATION/BRONCHITIS,
DERMATITIS, EYE IRRITATION/CONJUNCTIVITIS, OLIGURIA, ANURIA,
UREMIA, TOOTH EROSION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NO INGREDIENT OF A CONCENTRATION OF 0.1%
OR GREATER IS LISTED AS A CARCINOGEN OR SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES-TEARING, REDNESS, PAIN, BURNING/STINGING
SENSATION. SKIN-REDNESS, BLISTERS, PAIN/DISCOMFORT, ITCHING.
INHALED-COUGHING, WHEEZING, SNEEZING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH,
HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, COUGH ING, DROWSINESS.
INGESTED-NAUSEA, VOMITING, ABDOMINAL PAIN/CRAMPS, DIZZINESS,
HEADACHE, DROWSINESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH HISTORY OF
RESPIRATORY, SKIN OR EYE DISORDERS.

First Aid:IN ALL CASES GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
EYES-IMMEDIATELY FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES, LIFTING LIDS.
SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHES. WASH WITH MILD SOAP & WATER.
INHALED-REMOVE TO FRESH AIR . ADMINISTER OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION AS NEEDED. INGESTED-CONTACT POISON CONTROL CENTER.

Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Extinguishing Media:WATER FOG, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF NO RISK. DO
NOT SCATTER SPILLED PRODUCT W/HIGH PRESSURE WATER STREAMS. DIKE
FIRE-CONTROL WATER FOR LATER DISPOSAL.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
HEAT OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:STOP LEAK IF NO RISK. TAKE UP WITH SAND OR
OTHER INERT ABSORBENT MATERIAL, AND PLACE IN CLEAN, DRY CONTAINERS
FOR LATER DISPOSAL. KEEP UNECESSARY PERSONNEL AWAY. ISOLATE HAZARD
AREA AND DENY ENTRY.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
DLA-HMIS: STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE
MATERIALS. PROTECT FROM PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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 ADEQUATE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR LOCAL EXHAUST TO
MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE:BUTYL, PVC.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES/CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
TO PREVENT REPEATED OR PROLONGED CONTACT. 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
DLA-HMIS STAFF UNABLE TO FIT EXTENSIVE! INCOMPATIBLE LIST AND HEALTH
EFFECTS (HMIS USED GENERIC TERMINOLOGY) FROM MFR MSDS INTO HIMS
RECORD.

HCC:T6
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,CARBONATES,LEAD,METALS,NITRIC
ACID,OLEUM,PERMANGANATES,XYLENE,SODIUM/POTASSIUM
HYDROXIDE,BASES,CHROMIC ACID...
Stability Condition to Avoid:MAY BURN BUT DOES NOT READILY IGNITE.
AVOID CONTACT WITH STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, EXCESSIVE HEAT, SPARKS
OR OPEN FLAME.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
TOXIC AND/OR HAZARDOUS GASES.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT
BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER. DLA-HMIS:DISPOSE
OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS.

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