Product ID:ACID HEMATOXYLIN SOLUTION, H4630
MSDS Date:05/16/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N064471
MSDS Number: BZQBS

SIGMA CHEMICAL CO

ST LOUIS, MO 63178
US

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 800-325-3010

Cage: 0DK69

SIGMA CHEMICAL CO SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DIV

ST LOUIS, MO 63103-2530 US

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 0DK69

IODIC ACID, SODIUM SALT; (SODIUM IODATE)

CAS: 7681-55-2

RTECS: NN1400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.2%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

AMMONIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE; (ALUMINUM AMMONIUM SULFATE)

CAS: 7784-26-1

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

CITRIC ACID

CAS: 77-92-9

RTECS: GE7350000

Fraction By Weight: 0.1%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

CHLORAL HYDRATE

CAS: 302-17-0

RTECS: FM8750000

Fraction By Weight: 5%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

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:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE & SKIN IRRITATION. VAPOR OR MIST
IS IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE: GASTROI NTESTINAL DISTURBANCES, NAUSEA,
HEADACHE & VOMITING, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DEPRESSION. CHRONIC:
(EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:POSSIBLE MUTAGEN. TARGET ORGAN(S):
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL MD. SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. CALL MD.
INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT, CALL
MD. EYES:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.
ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING BY SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS. CALL MD.

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS &
HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE & PLACE IN
CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SPILL SITE
AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS CO MPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:AIR & LIGHT SENSITIVE.
Other Precautions:HARMFUL BY INHALATION, IN CONTACT W/SKIN & IF
SWALLOWED. IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & SKIN. POSSIBLE
RISK OF IRREVERSIBLE EFFECTS. POSSIBLE MUTAGEN.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPROVED CHEM WORKERS GOGGS .
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & DELUGE SHOWER WHICH MEET
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MATLS TO AVOID:PERMANGANATES & ALCOHOL.

Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ALKALIS, ALKALINE EARTHS, ALKALI CARBONATES, SOLUBLE BARBITURATES,
BORAX, TANNIN, IODIDES, OXIDIZING AGENTS, (SUPP DATA)
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CARBON MONOXIDE,
CARBON DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX MATERIAL W/COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT &
BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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