Product ID:STAIN KIT,P 7-82-1050,PART 2,HUCKER AM. OXALATE CRYSTAL VIOL
MSDS Date:01/02/1998
FSC:6550
NIIN:00D007567
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CGWXF

CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO

2700 YORK RD
BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387
US

Emergency Phone: 800-227-1150/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 910-584-0381/800-227-1150

Cage: 59896

CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO

BURLINGTON, NC 27215-3387 US

Telephone: 800-227-1150/910-584-0381

Cage: 59896

CRYSTAL VIOLET

CAS: 548-62-9

RTECS: BO9000000

Fraction By Weight: 3%

AMMONIUM OXALATE

CAS: 1113-38-8

RTECS: RO2750000

Fraction By Weight: 0.8%

ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

Fraction By Weight: 19%

OSHA PEL 1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1000 PPM; 9596

METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE (HEXONE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)

CAS: 108-10-1

RTECS: SA9275000

Fraction By Weight: 0.76%

OSHA PEL 100 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM/75 STEL; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

HEXANE (N-HEXANE) (CERCLA)

CAS: 110-54-3

RTECS: MN9275000

Fraction By Weight: 0.24%

OSHA PEL 500 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 50 PPM; 9596

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL, RAT) 7,060 MG/KG (ETHANOL)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:TARGET ORGANS:CNS, EYE, SKIN,
RESPIRATORY & GI TRACTS. ACUTE- HARMFUL IF INHALED OR INGESTED.
INHALE:MAY CAUSE HEADACHE, DROWSINESS, IRRITATION OF THROAT.
ORAL:CAN CAUSE CNS DEPRESSION, NAUSEA, VOMITI NG. EYES:IRRITATION.
SKIN:DEFATTING & IRRITATION. CHRONIC- DRYNESS OF SKIN, DRUNKNESS
MAY OCCUR.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, EYE DAMAGE, HEADACHE, DROWSINESS,
LACK OF CONCENTRATION, NAUSEA, VOMITING
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS WITH PRE-EXISTING
DISEASES OF THE EYE, SKIN, RESPIRATORY TRACT, LIVER, KIDNEYS, CNS
MAY HAVE INCREASED SUSCEPTIBILITY TO THE TOXICITY OF EXCESSIVE
EXPOSURES.

First Aid:GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF SYMPTOMS PERSIST. SKIN:WASH WITH
SOAP & WATER. EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. HOLD EYELIDS
OPEN. INHALED:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. PROVIDE OXYGEN/CPR IF NEEDED.
ORAL:IF CONSCIO US, DRINK PLENTY OF WATER & INDUCE VOMITING
IMMEDIATELY AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL PERSONNEL. CALL A
PHYSICIAN/POISON CONTROL CENTER IMMEDIATELY. NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY
MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:55.6F,13.1C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:793F
Lower Limits:3.3%
Upper Limits:19%
Extinguishing Media:USE DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE OR APPROPRIATE
FOAM. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER SPRAY.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND NIOSH-APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPOR IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN TRAVEL
CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION AND FLASH BACK.
CONTAINERS MAY RUPTURE DUE TO VAPOR PRESSURE BUILDUP.

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ELIMINATE SOURCES
OF IGNITION. VENTILATE AREA. RECOVER IF POSSIBLE. PICK UP SPILL
WITH NON-FLAMMABLE ABSORBENT SUCH AS SAND, VERMICULITE. GROUND ALL
HANDLING EQUIPMENTS. PRE VENT LIQUID FROM ENTERING SEWERS OR
WATERWAYS.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT RELEVANT

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL, VENTILATED AREA, AWAY
FROM HEAT, FLAMES, SPARKS, HOT SURFACES & INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED. AVOID INGESTION.
Other Precautions:WARNING! VERY FLAMMABLE. EMPTY CONTAINER RETAINS
RESIDUE. FOLLOW LABEL INSTRUCTIONS. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS. AVOID
EYE OR SKIN CONTACT. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING OR DRINKING. KE EP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Respiratory Protection:NORMALLY NONE NEEDED. WEAR NIOSH APPROVED
RESPIRATOR WITH ORGANIC FILTER IF TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL AND/OR LOCAL EXHAUST, EXPLOSION-PROOF)
VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV(S).
Protective Gloves:RUBBER, BUTYL
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELD/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE BATH, SAFETY SHOWER, WASHING FACILITIES,
LAB COAT OR UNIFORM
Work Hygienic Practices:OBSERVE GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE PRACTICES AND
RECOMMENDED PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1:F2. THIS IS A KIT CONSISTING OF FOUR PARTS (PART NUMBER
INDICATORS: A, B, C AND D).

HCC:F2
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT KNOWN
Spec Gravity:<1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DEEP PURPLE LIQUID - ODOR OF ETHANOL
Percent Volatiles by Volume:97

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, WATER REACTIVE MATERIALS
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAME AND OTHER SOURCES OF
IGNITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
OXIDES OF NITROGEN MAY BE FORMED.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL REGULATIONS. ALWAYS CONTACT A PERMITTED WASTE DISPOER (TSD)
TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE.

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