Material Safety Data Sheet **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION **** MSDS Name: Acid Fast, Kinyoun Carbol Fuchsin Component Catalog Numbers: BP2726-250, BP2726250, BP2727-250, BP2727250, 2300596, 66801, 66801A, 66801B Synonyms: None Known. Company Identification: Biochemical Sciences, Inc. 200 Commodore Drive Swedesboro, NJ 08085 For information, call: 800-524-0294 Emergency Number: 800-524-0294 For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300 For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887 **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS **** +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ | CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 64-17-5 |Ethanol | <24.0 | 200-578-6 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 67-56-1 |Methanol | <2.0 | 200-659-6 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 108-95-2 |Phenol | <7.0 | 203-632-7 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 632-99-5 |Basic Fuchsin | 1.0 | 211-189-6 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | 7732-18-5 |Deionized Water | Balance | 231-791-2 | |----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------| | Not available |Surfactant | <1.0 | unlisted | +----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+ Hazard Symbols: T C Risk Phrases: 10 34 24/25 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION **** EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Flammable. Causes burns. Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.Corrosive. Potential Health Effects Eye: Causes eye burns. Vapors may cause eye irritation. May cause painful sensitization to light. This product contains a cationic dye. Similar dyes have caused permanent injury to the cornea and conjunctiva in documented exposure cases with human or rabbit eyes. May cause chemical conjunctivitis and corneal damage. Skin: Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Causes skin burns. If absorbed, causes symptoms similar to those of ingestion. May cause skin discoloration. Chronic exposure may lead to dermatitis with a deposition of dark pigment in the skin. May cause skin rash (in milder cases), and cold and clammy skin with cyanosis or pale color. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. May cause systemic toxicity with acidosis. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause central nervous system depression, characterized by excitement, followed by headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness, coma and possible death due to respiratory failure. May cause systemic effects. Causes digestive tract irritation with possible burns. Inhalation: Harmful if inhaled. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing, shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. May cause narcotic effects in high concentration. May cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, and central nervous system depression. May also cause pallor, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, darkened urine, headache, sweating, convulsions, cyanosis, unconsciousness, fatigue, pulmonary edema and coma. Causes severe respiratory tract irritation with possible burns. Chronic: Chronic inhalation and ingestion may cause effects similar to those of acute inhalation and ingestion. May cause liver and kidney damage. Chronic exposure may lead to dermatitis with a deposition of dark pigment in the skin. **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES **** Eyes: Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT allow victim to rub or keep eyes closed. Extensive irrigation with water is required (at least 30 minutes). Skin: Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Discard contaminated clothing in a manner which limits further exposure. Ingestion: Do NOT induce vomiting. If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag and a mask. Notes to Physician: **** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES **** General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors may form an explosive mixture with air. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Flammable liquid and vapor. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas. May be ignited by heat, sparks, and flame. Containers may explode when heated. Extinguishing Media: For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. Use water spray to cool fire-exposed containers. Water may be ineffective. Do NOT use straight streams of water. For small fires, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, dry sand, or alcohol-resistant foam. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES **** General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Cover with sand, dry lime or soda ash and place in a closed container for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, or vermiculite. Do not use combustible materials such as saw dust. Provide ventilation. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Water spray may reduce vapor but may not prevent ignition in closed spaces. **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE **** Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Ground and bond containers when transferring material. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest or inhale. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep from contact with oxidizing materials. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION **** Engineering Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES **** Physical State: Liquid Appearance: clear yellow Odor: Pungent pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: 79 mm Hg Vapor Density: >1 Evaporation Rate: Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: 102 deg C Freezing/Melting Point: Not available. Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable. Flash Point: 91 deg F ( 32.78 deg C) Explosion Limits, lower: 3.3 vol % Explosion Limits, upper: 19 vol % Decomposition Temperature: Solubility: Soluble in water. Specific Gravity/Density: ~1 Molecular Formula: Molecular Weight: **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY **** Chemical Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, ignition sources, excess heat. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Acids (mineral, non-oxidizing, e.g. hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, muriatic acid, phosphoric acid), acids (mineral, oxidizing, e.g. chromic acid, hypochlorous acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid), acids (organic, e.g. acetic acid, benzoic acid, formic acid, methanoic acid, oxalic acid), azo, diazo, and hydrazines (e.g. dimethyl hydrazine, hydrazine, methyl hydrazine), isocyanates (e.g. methyl isocyanate), metals (alkali and alkaline, e.g. cesium, potassium, sodium), nitrides (e.g. potassium nitride, sodium nitride), peroxides and hydroperoxides (organic, e.g. acetyl peroxide, benzoyl peroxide, butyl peroxide, methyl ethyl ketone peroxide), epoxides (e.g. butyl glycidyl ether), explosives (e.g. ammonium nitrate, hydrazoic acid, sodium azide), polymerizable compounds (e.g. butadiene, methyl acrylate, styrene, vinyl chloride), oxidizing agents (strong, e.g. bromine, hydrogen peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, potassium nitrate), reducing agents (strong, e.g. aluminum carbide, chlorosilane, hy. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, oxides of sulfur, carbon dioxide, oxides of carbon. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** RTECS#: CAS# 64-17-5: KQ6300000 CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000 CAS# 108-95-2: SJ3325000 CAS# 632-99-5: CX9850000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 64-17-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 39 gm/m3/4H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 20000 ppm/10H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 6300 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 7060 mg/kg. CAS# 67-56-1: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 5628 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg. CAS# 108-95-2: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 5 mg Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 100 mg Mild; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 177 mg/m3; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 316 mg/m3; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 270 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 317 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 630 mg/kg; Skin, rat: LD50 = 669 mg/kg. CAS# 632-99-5. CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg. Carcinogenicity: Ethanol - ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen Methanol - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Phenol - ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen IARC: Group 3 carcinogen Basic Fuchsin - OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen IARC: Group 2B carcinogen Deionized Water - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA. Epidemiology: No data available. Teratogenicity: No data available. Reproductive Effects: No data available. Neurotoxicity: No data available. Mutagenicity: No data available. Other Studies: No data available. **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION **** Ecotoxicity: Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 12900-15300 mg/L; 96 Hr; CAS# 64-17-5: Flow-through @ 24-24.3&CFish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 11200 mg/L; 24 Hr; CAS# 64-17-5: Fingerling (Unspecified)Bacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 34900 mg/L; 5-30 min; CAS# 64-17-5: Microtox testFish: Pseudomonas putida: **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS **** Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations. **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION **** US DOT Shipping Name: CHEMICAL KIT Hazard Class: 9 UN Number: UN3316 Packing Group: II Canadian TDG No information available. **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION **** US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 108-95-2 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 632-99-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: CAS# 108-95-2 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. CAS# 108-95-2 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 108-95-2 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE Ethanol can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts. Methanol can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts. Phenol can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts. Basic Fuchsin is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. Deionized Water is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. WARNING: This product contains Ethanol, a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed. European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: T C Risk Phrases: R 10 Flammable. R 34 Causes burns. R 24/25 Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed. Safety Phrases: WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 64-17-5: 0 CAS# 67-56-1: 1 CAS# 108-95-2: 2 CAS# 632-99-5: No information available. CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available. United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits CAS# 64-17-5: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 1000 ppm TWA; 1920 mg/m3 TWA CAS# 67-56-1: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 200 ppm TWA; 266 mg/m3 TWA CAS# 67-56-1: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 250 ppm STEL; 333 mg/m3 STEL CAS# 108-95-2: OES-United Kingdom, TWA 5 ppm TWA; 20 mg/m3 TWA CAS# 108-95-2: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 10 ppm STEL; 39 mg/m3 STEL CAS# 108-95-2: OES-United Kingdom, STEL 10 ppm STEL; 39 mg/m3 STEL Canada CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 108-95-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 632-99-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 108-95-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 632-99-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. Exposure Limits CAS# 64-17-5: OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1000 ppm (1880 mg/m3) OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 1000 mg/m3;STEL 5000 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3);STEL 1250 ppm (2400 mg/m3) OEL-FRANCE:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3);STEL 5000 pp OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 1000 mg/m3;STEL 3000 mg/m3 OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-POLAND:TWA 1000 mg/m3 OEL-RUSSIA:STEL 1000 mg/m3 OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-THAILAND:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-TURKEY:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) JAN9 OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV CAS# 67-56-1: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 200 ppm (260 mg/m3);Skin CAS# 108-95-2: OEL-ARAB Republic of Egypt:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);Skin OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);Skin OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);Skin OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 20 mg/m3;STEL 40 mg/m3 OEL-DENMARK:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);Skin OEL-FINLAND:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);STEL 10 ppm (38 mg/m3);Skin OEL-FRANCE:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);Skin OEL-GERMANY:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);Skin OEL-HUNGARY:TWA 4 mg/m3;STEL 8 mg/m3;Skin OEL-JAPAN:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 5 ppm (10 mg/m3);Skin OEL-POLAND:TWA 10 ppm OEL-RUSSIA:TWA 5 ppm;STEL 0.3 mg/m3;Skin OEL-SWEDEN:TWA 1 ppm (4 mg/m3);STEL 2 ppm (8 mg/m3);Skin OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);STEL 10 ppm (38 mg/m3);Skin OEL-THAILAND:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3) OEL-TURKEY:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);Skin OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 5 ppm (19 mg/m3);STEL 10 ppm;Skin OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA check ACGIH TLV OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGI TLV **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION **** MSDS Creation Date: 3/17/1999 Revision #7 Date: 1/31/2001 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. 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