MSDS NAME:C5910/C5160 CARBOL FUCHSIN SOLUTION
NIIN:00F038303
MSDS Number: BWTRV
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:SAINT LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-5052
Emergency Phone Num:314-771-5765/800-325-5052
CAGE:21076
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:21076
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
INGESTION/SKIN ABSORPTION. VAPOR/MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES,
MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE CANCER &
AFFECT EYES & KIDNEYS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION, INGESTION/SKIN
ABSORPTION. VAPOR/MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES
& UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. MAY CAUSE CANCER & AFFECT EYES &
KIDNEYS.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF CONSCIOUS. SKIN: FLUSH
W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS. INHALATION: REMOVE TO
FRESHA AIR. EYES: FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR 15 MINS.
OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
ALCOHOL/POLYMER FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
Spill Release Procedures:WEAR RESPIRATOR & PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT. ABSORB ON SAND/VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE AREA & WASH SITE AFTER MATERIAL
PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,
GLOVES & EYE/FACE PROTECTION. KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A
COOL WELL VENTILATED PLACE.
Other Precautions:DON'T BREATHE DUST.
Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE/MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
& SCRUBBER IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE & FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
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