======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= NAME: HEMATOXYLIN, GILL 1 ======================================================= Medical chemical Corp. 19430 Van Ness Ave. Torrance, CA 90501 Customer Service: Phone (310)787-6800 FAX (310)787-4464 CHEMTREC Emergency Response Telephone Number: (800)424-9300 Note: The CHEMTREC phone number is only for emergencies involving spills, leaks, fire, exposure or accident. Please direct all other inquiries to our customer service phone number. Section 1 - Product Identification A solution of ethylene glycol, aluminum sulfate and hematoxylin in water. Section II - Composition/Information on Components Ingredients CAS# OSHA Pel ACGIH TLV Other Limits % ethylene glycol 107-21-1 50 ppm Ceiling 50 ppm Ceiling 25% v/v aluminum sulfate 10043-01-3 2 mg/m3 (Al) TWA 2 mg/m3 (Al)TWA 1.8% w/v hematoxylin 517-28-2 ——— ——— 0.2% Section III - Hazards Identification Overview: May be harmful if swallowed. May be irritating to skin eyes and respiratory tract. Safety Ratings Health: Slight Flammability: None Reactivity: None Contact: Slight Recommended safety equipment: safety goggles, lab coat and proper gloves Storage: General storage NFPA Ratings Health = 1 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 0 Potential Health Effects The toxicology of this compound have not been completely examined. It is presumed that the toxicity of this item is similar to that of other alcohols or aluminum compounds. Inhalation: Not likely to be a problem. Ingestion: While the toxicity of this compound is low, large doses may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. Skin contact: Not normally a problem but will stain skin. Eye contact: May be irritating Chronic Exposure: Unknown Aggravation of preexisting conditions: Unknown Section IV - First Aid Measures Inhalation: Not likely to happen. Ingestion: If the victim is conscious, induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops. Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation develops. MSDS For Gill’s Hematoxylin #1 Catalog # 950A MSDS For Gill’s Hematoxylin #1, page 1 of 3 Section V - Fire Fighting Measures Flash point: Not applicable. Fire: Not normally a fire Hazard. Explosion: Not Normally an explosion hazards. Fire Extinguishing Media: Any means suitable for surrounding fire. Special information: Pyrolysis will release corrosive oxides. Section VI - Accidental Release Measures Absorb with a suitable absorbent (such as paper towels) and store in a suitable container for disposal. Waste disposal is usually not restricted but local ordinances vary. Insure compliance with all government regulations. Section VII - Handling and Storage Store in a closed container, protected from freezing. Section VIII - Exposure Control/Personal Protection Airborne Exposure Limits: See section II Ventilation System: Usually not required. When required, Refer to the ACGIH document, “Industrial Ventilation, a Manual of Recommended Practices” for details about ventilation. Personal Respirator: Usually not required. In case of emergency, or when exposure levels are unknown, use a positive pressure, full face piece, air supplied respirator. Skin protection: Protective gloves are not required but recommended as part of good laboratory practice. Eye Protection: Laboratory safety goggles or similar products are not required but recommended as part of good laboratory practice. Section IX - Physical and Chemical Properties Boiling Point: 102oC Density: About 1.04 g/ml Vapor pressure (mm Hg): 18 @ 20oC Evaporation Rate (water = 1): 1 Vapor Density (air = 1): 0.6 Solubility: Infinitely miscible with water Appearance and Odor: A clear purple liquid. Section X - Stability and Reactivity Stability: Freezes at low temperature. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nothing unusual. Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur. Incompatibilities: Nothing unusual. Conditions to avoid: Excessive cold/heat and light. Section XI - Toxicological Information None relating to normal exposure. Cancer lists Ingredient Known Carcinogenicity? NTP? Anticipated? IARC Category ethylene glycol no no no none aluminum sulfate no no no none hematoxylin no no no none MSDS For Gill’s Hematoxylin #1, page 2 of 3 Section XII - Ecological Information Environmental Fate: Biodegradable Environmental Toxicity: None Section XIII - Disposal Generally not restricted but local governments may restrict the amounts of dyes that may be flushed down drain. Insure compliance with all government regulation Section XIV - Transportation information Not Regulated Section XV - Regulatory Information Chemical Inventory Status Ingredient TSCA EC ethylene glycol Yes Yes aluminum sulfate Yes Yes hematoxylin Yes Yes Federal, State and International Regulations SARA 302 SARA 313 RCRA TSCA Ingredient RQ TPQ List Category 261.33 8(D) ethylene glycol No No Yes No No No aluminum sulfate No No No No No No hematoxylin No No No No No No Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes, Chronic: No, Fire: No Section XVI - Other Information This information is believed to be correct but is not waranteed as such, nor does it purport to be all inclusive. Prepared by: P. B. Revision Date: Mar. 10, 2006 MSDS For Gill’s Hematoxylin #1, page 3 of 3