Product ID:HT90-1,CRYSTAL VIOLET SOLUTION (SEE SUPPL)
MSDS Date:09/10/2001
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-449-4352
Status Code:A
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CLMQQ

SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP

3050 SPRUCE ST
ST LOUIS, MO 63103
US

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 800-505-6275/ 314-771-5765

Cage: 1FPM8

SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP

14508 ST LOUIS, MO 63103 US

Telephone: 800-505-6275/ 314-771-5765

Cage: 1FPM8

METHYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 67-56-1

RTECS: PC1400000

OSHA PEL 260 MG/M3;200 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 262 MG/M3;200 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

ETHYL ALCOHOL

CAS: 64-17-5

RTECS: KQ6300000

OSHA PEL 1900 MG/M3;1000 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 1880 MG/M3;1000 PPM

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE EFFECTS: MAY BE HARMFUL BY
INHALATION, INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION.
VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT. TARGET ORGAN (S): NERVES, EYES, KIDNEYS, LIVER,
HEART.
Effects of Overexposure:ACUTE EFFECTS: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION. VAPOR OR
MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT. TARGET ORGAN (S): NERVES, EYES, KIDNEYS, LIVER,
HEART.

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. IN CASE OF CONTACT,
IMMEDIATELY WASH SKIN WITH SOAP AND COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER. IF
INHALED, REMOVE T O FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. IF SWALLOWED,
WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL A
PHYSICIAN. WASH CONTAMIN ATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

Flash Point:=37.8C, 100.F
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE
FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND
HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN
CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSA L. USE NONSPARKING TOOLS. VENTILATE
AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL
DRY PLACE. USE NONSPARKING TOOLS. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO NOT GET
IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDL ING. KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT AND
OPEN FLAME.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
4-PART KIT (SAME NSN) CONSISTING OF: HT30-2-8,TARTRAZINE SOLUTION,
HT90-1,CRYSTAL VIOLET SOLUTION, HT90-2,GRAM'S IODINE SOLUTION, AND
HT90-4, SAFRANIN O SOLUTION.

HCC:F4
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS, PEROXIDES, ACIDS, ACID CHLORIDES, ACID
ANHYDRIDES, ALKALI METALS, AMMONIA, MOISTURE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
DIOXIDE, NITROGEN OXIDES, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:WILL NOT OCCUR.

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY BE BURNED IN A
CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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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.

SARA Title III Information:THIS PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO SARA SEC 313
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.