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MSDS Safety Information 
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NAME: MUCICARMINE STAIN

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SAFETY DATA SHEET
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE
COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
1910 E. Innovation Park Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85755
U.S.A.
+1 (520) 887-2155
(800) 227-2155 (U.S.)
EC REP
Roche Diagnostics GmbH Roche Diagnostics Australia Pty. Ltd
Sandhofer Strasse 116 31 Victoria Avenue
D-68305 Mannheim Castle Hill, NSW, 2154
Germany Australia
Phone: 61-2-9860-2329
Fax: 61-2-9860-2133
Emergency Phone Number: 61-2-9759-4301
SDS NUMBER: 00232132
SUBSTANCE: Mucicarmine Stain
PRODUCT NUMBER(S): 1522400
PRODUCT USE: clinical/research
CREATION DATE: Sep 06 2006
REVISION DATE: Mar 05 2009
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
NFPA RATINGS (SCALE 0-4): HEALTH=2 FIRE=3 REACTIVITY=0
EC CLASSIFICATION:
F Highly flammable
RISK PHRASES:
R 11 Highly flammable.
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
COLOUR: purple
PHYSICAL FORM: liquid
ODOUR: alcohol odour
MAJOR HEALTH HAZARDS: respiratory tract irritation, skin irritation, eye irritation, liver damage,
central nervous system depression
PHYSICAL HAZARDS: Flammable liquid and vapour. Vapour may cause flash fire.
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS:
INHALATION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, difficulty breathing, headache, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of
coordination
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, nausea, headache, drowsiness, fatigue, dizziness, disorientation,
tremours
SKIN CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: irritation
EYE CONTACT:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: eye damage
INGESTION:
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: changes in body temperature, changes in blood pressure, nausea, vomiting,
difficulty breathing, irregular heartbeat, drowsiness, disorientation, difficulty speaking, mood swings, loss of
coordination, visual disturbances, dilated pupils, convulsions, coma
LONG TERM EXPOSURE: diarrhoea, loss of appetite, weight loss, irregular heartbeat, disorientation,
pain in extremities, tremours, visual disturbances, heart damage, kidney damage, liver damage, birth defects,
brain damage
3. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPONENT: Ethanol
CAS NUMBER: 64-17-5
EC NUMBER (EINECS): 200-578-6
PERCENTAGE: Proprietary
EC CLASSIFICATION: F
RISK PHRASES: 11
COMPONENT: Non-hazardous
CAS NUMBER: Not assigned.
EC NUMBER: Not assigned.
PERCENTAGE: >1
EC CLASSIFICATION: No classification assigned.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not
breathing. If breathing is difficult, oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel. Get immediate
medical attention.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash contaminated areas with soap and water. Thoroughly clean and dry contaminated
clothing before reuse. Get medical attention, if needed.
EYE CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Then get immediate medical
attention.
INGESTION: If a large amount is swallowed, get medical attention.
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For inhalation, consider oxygen.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: Severe fire hazard. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. The vapour
is heavier than air. Vapours or gases may ignite at distant ignition sources and flash back.
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide, regular dry chemical, water
FIRE FIGHTING: Move container from fire area if it can be done without risk. Cool containers with water
spray until well after the fire is out. Flood with fine water spray. Do not scatter spilled material with highpressure
water streams. Avoid inhalation of material or combustion by-products.
SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT: Not sensitive
SENSITIVITY TO STATIC DISCHARGE: Yes
FLASH POINT: 55 F (13 C) (TCC, Ethanol)
LOWER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: 3.3% (Ethanol)
UPPER FLAMMABLE LIMIT: 19% (Ethanol)
AUTOIGNITION: 685 F (363 C) (Ethanol)
FLAMMABILITY CLASS (OSHA): IB
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS:
Thermal decomposition or combustion products: oxides of carbon
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
OCCUPATIONAL RELEASE:
Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Remove sources of ignition. Stop leak if possible
without personal risk. Reduce vapours with water spray. Small spills: Absorb with sand or other noncombustible
material. Collect spilled material in appropriate container for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
STORAGE: Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Store between 2 C
and 8 C. Earthing and bonding required. See original container for storage recommendations. Keep separated
from incompatible substances.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
EXPOSURE LIMITS:
Ethanol:
Ethyl alcohol (Ethanol):
1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) OSHA TWA
1000 ppm ACGIH TWA
1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended TWA 10 hour(s)
960 mg/m3 (500 ml/m3) DFG MAK (peak limitation category - II, with excursion factor of 2)
1000 ppm (1920 mg/m3) UK WEL TWA
VENTILATION: Provide adequate ventilation. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
EYE PROTECTION: Safety glasses or goggles are recommended when there is a potential for eye contact.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the immediate work area.
CLOTHING: Lab coat or apron.
GLOVES: Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
PROTECTIVE MATERIAL TYPES: latex, nitrile, vinyl
RESPIRATOR: No respirator is required under normal conditions of use.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: liquid
APPEARANCE: opaque
COLOUR: purple
ODOUR: alcohol odour
BOILING POINT: 173 F (78.3 C) (Ethanol)
FREEZING POINT: Not available
VAPOUR PRESSURE: Not available
VAPOUR DENSITY (air=1): 1.59 (Ethanol)
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Not available
WATER SOLUBILITY: miscible
PH: acidic
VOLATILITY: Not available
ODOUR THRESHOLD: Not available
EVAPORATION RATE: Not available
COEFFICIENT OF WATER/OIL DISTRIBUTION: Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY: Stable at normal temperatures and pressure.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other sources of ignition. Containers may
rupture or explode if exposed to heat.
INCOMPATIBILITIES: oxidising materials, peroxides, acids, halo carbons, metals, metal salts, halogens,
metal oxides, bases, combustible materials
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION:
Thermal decomposition or combustion products: oxides of carbon
POLYMERISATION: Will not polymerise.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ethanol:
IRRITATION DATA: 400 mg open skin-rabbit mild; 20 mg/24 hour(s) skin-rabbit moderate; 500 mg eyesrabbit
severe; 500 mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit mild; 100 mg/4 second(s) rinsed eyes-rabbit moderate
TOXICITY DATA: 20000 ppm/10 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; 7 gm/kg oral-rat LD50
CARCINOGEN STATUS: NTP: Known Human Carcinogen (Alcoholic beverages); IARC: Human
Sufficient Evidence, Animal Sufficient Evidence, Group 1 (Alcoholic beverages), (Ethanol in alcoholic
beverages); ACGIH: A4 -Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
LOCAL EFFECTS:
Irritant: inhalation, skin, eye
ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL:
Slightly toxic: inhalation, ingestion
TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system, liver
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: central nervous system disorders, kidney
disorders, liver disorders
ADDITIONAL DATA: May cross the placenta. May be excreted in breast milk.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Not available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: Not regulated.
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS: Not regulated.
LAND TRANSPORT ADR: Not regulated.
LAND TRANSPORT RID: Not regulated.
AIR TRANSPORT IATA: Not regulated.
AIR TRANSPORT ICAO: Not regulated.
MARITIME TRANSPORT IMDG: Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. REGULATIONS:
CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Not regulated.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355 Subpart
B): Not regulated.
SARA TITLE III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355 Subpart
C): Not regulated.
SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370 Subparts B
and C):
ACUTE: Yes
CHRONIC: Yes
FIRE: Yes
REACTIVE: No
SUDDEN RELEASE: No
SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated.
STATE REGULATIONS:
California Proposition 65: Not regulated.
CANADIAN REGULATIONS:
WHMIS CLASSIFICATION: B2, D2B.
EUROPEAN REGULATIONS:
EC CLASSIFICATION (CALCULATED):
F Highly flammable
DANGER/HAZARD SYMBOL:
EC RISK AND SAFETY PHRASES:
R 11 Highly flammable.
S 9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S 51 Use only in well-ventilated areas.
S 60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
EC RISK PHRASES:
R 11 Highly flammable.
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Limitations: The information and recommendations set forth in this SDS are believed to be correct as
of this date. Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. makes no warranty with respect to the content of this SDS
and disclaims all liability from reliance thereon.