Product ID:HEXATOXYLIN STAIN SOLUTION (GILL FORMULATION), CS-400
MSDS Date:03/31/1994
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N089607
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CHVJL

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410
US

Emergency Phone: 800-424-9300 (CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

ALUMINUM SULFATE (OCTADECAHYDRATE) WEIGHT PERCENT

CAS: 10043-01-3

RTECS: BD1700000

Fraction By Weight: <71.3%

OSHA PEL 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: 2 MG/M3

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

4700

CAS: 107-21-1

RTECS: KW2975000

Fraction By Weight: 25.0%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: C 50 PPM, VAPOR

EPA Report Quantity: 1 LB

DOT Report Quantity: 1 LB

ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL (CERCLA)

CAS: 64-19-7

RTECS: AF1225000

Fraction By Weight: 1-2%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM/15 STEL

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

HEMATOXYLIN

CAS: 517-28-2

RTECS: MH7875000

Fraction By Weight: 0.4-0.6%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

SODIUM IODATE

CAS: 7681-55-2

RTECS: NN1400000

Fraction By Weight: 0.02%

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

RESPONSE GUIDEBOOK, DOT P 5800.5, GUIDE PG 29).

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

FLOODING AMT OF WATER FROM AS FAR DIST AS POSS. DO

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MATLS ARE INVOLVED, USE WATER SPRAY & FOG IN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

AVOID BREATHING CORROSIVE VAPORS; KEEP UPWIND.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ADVISABLE IF THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION. CONTACT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

INHAL IS UNLIKELY AT ROOM TEMP, DUE TO LOW

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

& 200 MG/M3 WERE INTOLERABLE CAUSING BURNING

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MISTS/AEROSOLS MAY RSLT IN EFTS ON HEMATOPOIETIC

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CAUSE SEV IRRIT OF RESP TRACT. 50 PPM/MORE IS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CHRONIC BRONCH. OTHER SYMPS MAY INCL COUGHING,

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ALUMINUM SULFATE

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ACID WHICH MAY PRDCE IRRIT, DERMATOSES & ECZEMA.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ALUMINUM SULFATE MAY RARELY CAUSE SKIN IRRIT.

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

IRRIT. ANIMAL STUDIES INDICATE THAT LETHAL AMTS MAY

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

REPORTED OF COMA INCL MIOSIS & SLOWED PULSE 4 HRS

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

ETHYLENE GLYCOL. SENSIT RXNS MAY OCCUR IN

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

CAUSE SEV IRRIT W/PAIN, ERYTHEMA, BLISTERS, BURNS &

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

SKIN MAY BECOME BLACKENED, HYPERKERATOTIC &

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

MAY CAUSE IRRIT, REDNESS, & CORNEAL BURNS. CONT

RTECS: 9999999ZZ

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE INGREDIENTS.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: ETHYLENE GLYCOL: LOC EFTS:
IRRITANT-INHAL, SKIN, EYES. MOD TOX BY INGEST; SLIGHTLY TOX BY
DERMAL ABSORPTION. TARGET EFTS: CNS DEPRESSANT; NEPHROTOXIN;
NEUROTOXIN. POIS MAY AFFECT LUNGS, HEART, BLOOD, BRAIN & LIVER.
ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL: LOC EFTS: CORR-INHAL, SKIN, EYE, INGEST. MOD
TOX BY INHAL, (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: DERMAL ABSORPTION, INGEST. TARGET
EFTS: POIS MAY AFFECT LIVER, KIDNEYS & CARDIOVASCULAR SYS. INHAL:
ALUMINUM SULFATE: IRRITANT. INHAL MAY CAUSE IRRIT OF MUC MEMBS
W/SORE THROAT & COUGH DUE T O SULFURIC ACID WHICH IS FORMED BY
HYDROLYSIS OF SALT UPON CONT W/MOISTURE. ETHYLENE GLYCOL: IRRITANT.
(ING 12)
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF
RESPIRATORY, SKIN OR EYE DISEASE.

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH W/POTABLE WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN. SEE MD .
SKIN: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. SEE MD . INHAL: REMOVE TO
FRESH AIR. SUPPORT BRTHG (GIVE OXYGEN/ARTF RESP) . INGEST: TR EAT
SYMPTOMATICALLY & SUPPORTIVELY. IF CONSCIOUS & ABLE TO SWALLOW,
GIVE LGE AMTS OF WATER/MILK TO DILUTE. GET MED ATTN IMMED. GASTRIC
LAVAGE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED MED PERS MIGHT BE (ING 10)

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, WATER SPRAY OR
REGULAR FOAM. FOR LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG OR REGULAR
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
MOVE CONTR FROM FIRE AREA IF W/OUT RISK. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE
CONTR. APPLY COOLING WATER TO SIDES (SUP DAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT
OR FLAME.

Spill Release Procedures:SHUT OFF IGNITION SOURCES. DO NOT TOUCH. STOP
LEAK. USE WATER SPRAY TO REDUCE VAPORS. SMALL SPILLS: TAKE UP WITH
ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND CONTAINERIZE. LARGE SPILLS: DIKE. CONTACT
NEHC FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION .
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:VAPORS MAY BE EXPLOSIVE. MATERIAL IS
CORROSIVE; AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN OR EYES. DO NOT ALLOW
CONTAMINATION OF WATER SOURCES.
Other Precautions:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS WHEN
STORING. STORE AWAY FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPRVD CHEM CARTRIDGE RESP W/PRG VAP
CARTRIDGE(S) & FULL FACEPIECE. ANY NIOSH APPRVD GAS MASK W/ORG VAP
CANISTER (CHIN-STYLE/FRONT/BACK-MOUNTED CANISTER), W/FULL
FACEPIECE. CONTACT NEHC FOF MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION .
Ventilation:EXPLOSION-PROOF LOCAL EXHAUST. CONTACT NEHC FOR MORE
SPECIFIC INFORMATION .
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . PROTECTIVE (IMPERVIOUS) CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
FIRE FIGHT PROC: OF CONTRS EXPOSED TO FLAMES UNTIL WELL AFTER FIRE IS
OUT. STAY AWAY FROM ENDS OF TANKS. WITHDRAW IMMED IN CASE OF RISING
SOUND FROM VENTING SFTY DEVICE/ANY DISCOLORATION OF TANK DUE T O
FIRE. ISOLATE FOR 1/2 MILE IN ALL DIRECTIONS IF TANK, RAIL CAR/TANK
TRUCK IS INVOLVED IN FIRE (1990 EMER (ING 6)

Appearance and Odor:LIQUID SOLUTION.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
BASES, MOISTURE, STRONG OXIDIZERS. CONTACT NEHC FOR MORE SPECIFIC
INFORMATION .
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, FLAMES OR OTHER IGNITION
SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC OXIDES OF CARBON, OXIDES OF
SULFUR. CONTACT NEHC FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION .

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
REGULATIONS.

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