======================================================= MSDS Safety Information ======================================================= NAME: VERHOFF VAN GIESON'S SOLUTION ======================================================= Material Safety Data Sheet Vangieson's Stain (Elastic Kit) ACC# 89355 Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification MSDS Name: Vangieson's Stain (Elastic Kit) Catalog Numbers: 58007A Synonyms: Mixture Company Identification: Fisher Diagnostics Fisher Scientific Company, LLC 8365 Valley Pike Middletown, VA 22645-0307 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 Percent EINECS/ELINCS 0-00-0 Acid Fuchsin <1.0 unlisted 88-89-1 Picric acid 1.0 201-865-9 7732-18-5 Water Balance 231-791-2 Section 3 - Hazards Identification EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Appearance: Not available. Caution! May cause allergic skin reaction. May cause irritation. Target Organs: None known. Potential Health Effects Eye: This product contains an anionic dye. Similar dyes have not caused injury to the cornea or conjunctiva in documented exposure cases with human or rabbit eyes. Skin: May cause skin irritation. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction, which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. May cause dermatitis. May cause skin discoloration. Causes blistering of the skin. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. Section 4 - First Aid Measures Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Ingestion: 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. Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear. Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively. 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. Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, or foam. Do NOT use carbon dioxide. Do NOT use halogenated agents. Flash Point: Not available Autoignition Temperature: Not available. Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available. Upper: Not available. NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0 Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Section 7 - Handling and Storage Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Exposure Limits Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs Acid Fuchsin none listed none listed none listed Picric acid 0.1 mg/m3 TWA 0.1 mg/m3 TWA 75 mg/m3 IDLH 0.1 mg/m3 TWA Water none listed none listed none listed OSHA Vacated PELs: Acid Fuchsin: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Picric acid: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA Water: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical. Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. 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 29 CFR 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: Not available. Odor: Not available. pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: Not available. Vapor Density: Not available. Evaporation Rate:Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: Not available. Freezing/Melting Point:Not available. Decomposition Temperature:Not available. Solubility: Not available. Specific Gravity/Density:Not available. Molecular Formula:Not available. Molecular Weight:Not available. Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity Chemical Stability: Stable. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Picric acid is incompatible with heavy metals, bases, aluminum, and uronium perchlorate. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur. Section 11 - Toxicological Information RTECS#: CAS# 0-00-0 unlisted. CAS# 88-89-1: TJ7875000 CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000 LD50/LC50: Not available. CAS# 88-89-1: Oral, rat: LD50 = 200 mg/kg; CAS# 7732-18-5: Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg; Carcinogenicity: CAS# 0-00-0: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. CAS# 88-89-1: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65. 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 No information available. Section 13 - Disposal Considerations Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification. RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: None listed. Section 14 - Transport Information US DOT Canada TDG Shipping Name: No information available. No information available. Hazard Class: UN Number: Packing Group: Section 15 - Regulatory Information US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 0-00-0 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only. CAS# 88-89-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory. CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA inventory. Health & Safety Reporting List None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List. Chemical Test Rules None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule. Section 12b None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b. TSCA Significant New Use Rule None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA. SARA CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ. SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ. SARA Codes CAS # 0-00-0: acute, reactive. CAS # 88-89-1: acute, chronic, flammable, sudden release of pressure, reactive. Section 313 This material contains Picric acid (CAS# 88-89-1, 1 0%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373. Clean Air Act: This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors. Clean Water Act: None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA. OSHA: None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA. STATE CAS# 0-00-0 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. CAS# 88-89-1 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts. CAS# 7732-18-5 is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ. 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: Not available. Risk Phrases: Safety Phrases: WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 0-00-0: No information available. CAS# 88-89-1: 2 CAS# 7732-18-5: No information available. Canada - DSL/NDSL CAS# 88-89-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List. CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List. Canada - WHMIS WHMIS: Not available. Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List CAS# 88-89-1 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List. Section 16 - Additional Information MSDS Creation Date: 2/27/1998 Revision #2 Date: 3/18/2003 The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the information for their particular purposes. In no event shall Fisher be liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages, howsoever arising, even if Fisher has been advised of the possibility of such damages.