SIGMA CHEMICAL CO -- ACID HEMATOXYLIN SOLUTION, H4630 -- 6810-00N064471 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACID HEMATOXYLIN SOLUTION, H4630
MSDS Date:05/16/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N064471
MSDS Number: BZQBS
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63103-2530
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:IODIC ACID, SODIUM SALT; (SODIUM IODATE)
CAS:7681-55-2
RTECS #:NN1400000
Fraction by Wt: 0.2%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM ALUMINUM SULFATE; (ALUMINUM AMMONIUM SULFATE)
CAS:7784-26-1
Fraction by Wt: 5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:CITRIC ACID
CAS:77-92-9
RTECS #:GE7350000
Fraction by Wt: 0.1%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:CHLORAL HYDRATE
CAS:302-17-0
RTECS #:FM8750000
Fraction by Wt: 5%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

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 Measures  =======================

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.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

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.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

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  ======================

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.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

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.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

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.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

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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