Product ID:TB KINYOUN CARBOL FUCHSIN, (TB KINYOUN STAIN KIT), 12318
MSDS Date:11/21/1997
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:N EN
Status Code:A
MSDS Number: CKPNL

BECTON DICKINSON MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS

250 SCHILLING CIRCLE
COCKEYSVILLE, MD 21030
US

Emergency Phone: 800-638-8663

Info Phone: 410-771-0101

Cage: 05545

BECTON DICKINSON AND CO MICROBIOLOGY SYSTEMS DIV

HUNT VALLEY, MD 21030-1103 US

Telephone: 410-771-0101

Cage: 05545

ETHANOL

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

ACGIH TLV: 1880 MG/M3;1000 PPM

PHENOL

CAS: 108-95-2

RTECS: SJ3325000

ACGIH TLV: 19 MG/M3;5 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

METHANOL

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/M3;200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

BASIC PARAFUCHSINE

CAS: 569-61-9

RTECS: CX9850100

NONHAZARDOUS ADDITIONS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES IARC:YES OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION. HAZARD
DESCRIPTION: T TOXIC, F HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. INFORMATION PERTAINING
TO PARTICULAR DANGERS FOR MAN AND ENVIRONMENT: R 11 HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE, R 24/25 TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SK IN AND IF SWALLOWED.
CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM: THE CLASSIFICATION WAS MADE ACCORDING TO THE
LATEST EDITIONS OF INTERNATIONAL SUBSTANCES LISTS, AND EXPANDEDUPON
FROM COMPANY AND LITERATURE DATA. NFPA RA TINGS (SCALE 0 - 4):
HEALTH = 3, FIRE = 3, REACTIVITY = 0.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:4,4' -
(4-IMINOCYCLOHEXA-2,5-DIENYLIDENEMETHYLENE) DIANILINE
HYDROCHLORIDE. (C.I.PIGMENT RED): IARC GROUP 2B, VOLUME 57, PAGE
215, 1993. ANTICIPATED HUMAN CARCINOGEN, NTP 8TH ANNUAL REPORT ON
CARCIN OGENS, 1998. (URINARY BLADDER)

First Aid:GENERAL INFORMATION: IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ANY CLOTHING SOILED
BY PRODUCT. IN CASE OF IRREGULAR BREATHING OR RESPIRATORY ARREST
PROVIDE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. AFTER INHALATION: IN CASE OF
UNCONCIOUSNES S PLACE PATIENT STABLY IN SIDE POSITION FOR
TRANSPORTATION. AFTER SKIN CONTACT: IMMEDIATELY WASH WITH WATER
AND SOAP AND RINSE THOROUGHLY. AFTER EYE CONTACT: RINSE OPENED EYE
FOR SEVERAL MINUTES UND ER RUNNING WATER. THEN CONSULT A DOCTOR.
AFTER SWALLOWING: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING; IMMEDIATELY CALL FOR
MEDICAL HELP. DRINK COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER AND PROVIDE FRESH AIR.
IMMEDIATELY CALL A DOCTOR.

Flash Point:=13.C, 55.4F
Lower Limits:3.5%
Upper Limits:15.0%
Extinguishing Media:CO2, EXTINGUISHING POWDER OR WATER SPRAY. FIGHT
LARGER FIRES WITH WATER SPRAY OR ALCOHOL RESISTANT FOAM.
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: NO SPECIAL MEASURES REQUIRED.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD USE SELF-CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABILITY (SOLID, GASEOUS): HIGHLY
FLAMMABLE. IGNITION TEMPERATURE: 425.0C. AUTO IGNITION: PRODUCT
IS NOT SELFIGNITING. DANGER OF EXPLOSION: PRODUCT IS NOT
EXPLOSIVE. HOWEVER, FORMATION OF EXPLO SIVE VAPOR / AIR MIXTURES
ARE POSSIBLE.

Spill Release Procedures:PERSON-RELATED SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: WEAR
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. KEEP UNPROTECTED PERSONS AWAY. MEASURES FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: PREVENT SEEPAGE INTO SEWAGE SYSTEM,
WORKPITS AND CELLARS. DILUTE WIT H PLENTY OF WATER. DO NOT ALLOW TO
ENTER SEWERS, SURFACE OR GROUND WATER. MEASURES FOR CLEANING /
COLLECTING: ABSORB WITH LIQUID-BINDING MATERIAL (SUPPLEMENTAL
SAFETY & HEALTH)

Handling and Storage Precautions:HANDLING: INFORMATION FOR SAFE
HANDLING: ENSURE GOOD VENTILATION / EXHAUST AT THE WORKPLACE.
INFORMATION ABOUT PROTECTION AGAINST EXPLOSIONS AND FIRES: KEEP
IGNITION SOURCES AWAY - DO NOT SMOKE. PROT ECT AGAINST
ELECTROSTATIC CHARGES. STORAGE: REQUIREMENTS TO BE MET BY
STOREROOMS (OTHER PRECAUTIONS)
Other Precautions:HANDLING & STORAGE (CONT): AND RECEPTACLES: STORE IN
A COOL LOCATION. INFORMATION ABOUT STORAGE IN ONE COMMON STORAGE
FACILITY: NOT REQUIRED. FURTHER INFORMATION: KEEP RECEPTACLE
TIGHTLY SEALED. STO RE IN COOL, DRY CONDITIONS IN WELL SEALED
RECEPTACLES. CLASS ACCORDING TO REGULATION ON FLAMMABLE LI QUIDS:
B.

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR APPROPRIATE FOR THE
EXPOSURE OF CONCERN . COMPONENTS WITH LIMIT VALUES THAT REQUIRE
MONITORING AT THE WORKPLACE: 64-17-5 ETHANOL: TLV: 1880 MG/M3, 1000
PPM. 108-95- 2 PHENOL: TLV: 19 MG/M3, 5 PPM. 67-56-1 METHANOL:
TLV: SHORT-TERM VALUE: 328 MG/M3, 250 PPM; LONG-TERM VALUE: 262
MG/M3, 200 PPM.
Ventilation:ADEQUATE TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW PERMISSIBLE LEVELS .
ADDITIONAL INFO ABOUT THE DESIGN OF TECHNICAL SYSTEMS: NO FURTHER
DATA, SEE STORAGE & HANDLING.
Protective Gloves:PROTECTIVE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:TIGHTLY SEALED (ANSI APPROVED - ) GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH & DELUGE SHOWER MEETING ANSI DESIGN
CRITERIA .
Supplemental Safety and Health
CHANGE IN CONDITION: N/P. DENSITY: NOT DETERMINED. SOLVENT CONTENT:
ORGANIC SOLVENTS: 25%. SPILL PROCEDURES (CONT): (SAND, DIATOMITE,
ACID BINDERS, UNIVERSAL BINDERS, SAWDUST). DISPOSE OF CONTAMINA TED
MATERIAL AS WASTE ACCORDING TO (DISPOSAL SECTION). ENSURE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION.

Boiling Pt:=78.C, 172.4F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:UNDETERMINED
Vapor Pres:59.0 HPA (@ 20C)
pH:6.0 (@ 20C)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:RED LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION / CONDITIONS TO BE
AVOIDED: NO DECOMPOSITION IF USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:DANGEROUS PRODUCTS OF DECOMPOSITION:
NO DANGEROUS DECOMPOSITON PRODUCTS KNOWN.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:DANGEROUS REACTIONS: NO DANGEROUS
REACTIONS KNOWN.

Waste Disposal Methods:PRODUCT: RECOMMENDATION: MUST NOT BE DISPOSED OF
TOGETHER WITH HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE. DO NOT ALLOW PRODUCT TO REACH
SEWAGE SYSTEM. UNCLEANED PACKAGINGS: RECOMMENDATION: DISPOSAL MUST
BE MADE ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL REGULATIONS. RECOMMENDED CLEANSING
AGENT: WATER, IF NECESSARY WITH CLEANSING AGENTS.

Toxicological Information:ACUTE TOXICITY: LD / LC50 VALUES THAT ARE
RELEVANT FOR CLASSIFICATION: 108-95-2 PHENOL-ORAL: LD50: 300 MG/KG
(MUS). DERMAL: LD50: 670 MG/KG (RAT). INHALATIVE: LC50 / 4 H: 316
MG/1 (RAT). PRIMARY IRRIT ANT EFFECT: ON THE SKIN: NO IRRITANT
EFFECT. ON THE EYE: NO IRRITATING EFFECT. SENSITIZATION: NO
EFFECTS KNOWN. ADDITIONAL TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: POISONOUS.
THE PRODUCT SHOWS THE FOLLOWING DANG ERS ACCORDING TO INTERNALLY
APPROVED CALCULATION METHODS FOR PREPARATIONS: N/P.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:GENERAL NOTES: WATER HAZARD CLASS 2 (SELF-ASSESSMENT):
HAZARDOUS FOR WATER. DO NOT ALLOW PRODUCT TO REACH GROUND WATER,
WATER COURSE OR SEWAGE SYSTEM. DANGER TO DRINKING WATER IF EVEN
SMALL QUANTITIES LEAK INTO THE GROUND.

Transport Information:DOT REGULATIONS: HAZARD CLASS: 3. IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER: UN1992. PACKING GROUP: II. PROPER SHIPPING NAME
(TECHNICAL NAME): FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S., ETHANOL (ETHYL
ALCOHOL), PHENOL. LAND TR ANSPORT ADR/RID (CROSS BORDER): ADR/RID
CLASS: 3 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS. ITEM: 19B. DANGER CODE (KEMLER): 336.
UN-NUMBER 1992. DESCRIPTION OF GOODS: 1992 FLAMMABLE LIQUID,
TOXIC, N.O.S., (ETHYL ALCOHOL ), PHENOL. MARITIME TRANSPORT IMDG:
IMDG CLASS: 3.2. PAGE: 3232. UN NUMBER: 1992. PACKING GROUP: II.
EMS NUMBER: 3-03. MFAG: 310. MARINE POLLUTANT: NO. PROPER
SHIPPING NAME: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S., ETHANOL (STATE
REGS)

Federal Regulatory Information:PRODUCT RELATED HAZARD INFORMATIONS: THE
PRODUCT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AND MARKED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
DIRECTIVES ON HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. HAZARD SYMBOLS: T TOXIC; F
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. HAZARD DETERMINING COMPONENTS OF LABELING:
4,4'-(4-IMINOCYCLOHEXA-2, 5-DIENYLIDENEMETHYLENE) DIANILINE
HYDROCHLORIDE; PHENOL. RISK PHRASES: 11 HIGHLY FLAMMABLE; 24 / 25
TOXIC IN CONTACT WITH SKIN AND IF SWALLOWED. SAF ETY PHRASES: 1 /
2 KEEP LOCKED UP AND OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. 26 IN CASE OF
CONTACT WITH EYES, RI NSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND SEEK
MEDICAL ADVICE. 36 / 37 / 39 WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
GLOVESAND (OTHER INFO)
State Regulatory Information:N/P. TRANSPORT (CONT): (ETHYL ALCOHOL),
PHENOL. AIR TRANSPORT ICAO-TI AND IATA-DGR: ICAO / IATA CLASS: 3.
UN / ID NUMBER: 1992. PACKING GROUP: II. PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
FLAMMABLE LIQUID, TOXIC, N .O.S., ETHANOL (ETYL ALCOHOL), PHENOL.