acetic acid (glacial), ethanoic acid *96-4* picric acid water formaldehyde, formalin (suspected human carcinogen by iarc;
===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:BOUINS FIXATIVE SOLUTION
NIIN:00F052766
MSDS Number: CDCBZ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:RICCA CHEMICAL CO
Address:448 W FORK DR
Box:13090
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76094-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:817-461-5601
Emergency Phone Num:817-461-5601
CAGE:0V553
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:RICCA CHEMICAL COMPANY
Address:448 W FORK DR
Box:13090
City:ARLINGTON
State:TX
ZIP:76013
Country:US
Phone:817-461-5601
CAGE:0V553
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:ACETIC ACID (GLACIAL), ETHANOIC ACID *96-4*
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
OSHA PEL:25 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:25 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
Name:PICRIC ACID
CAS:88-89-1
RTECS #:TJ7875000
OSHA PEL:0.1 MG/CUM
ACGIH TLV:0.1 MG/CUM=IC (SKIN)
Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Name:FORMALDEHYDE, FORMALIN (SUSPECTED HUMAN CARCINOGEN BY IARC;
ACGIH; SUSPECTED CARCINOGEN BY NTP; IARC - GROUP 2A) *96-4*
CAS:50-00-0
RTECS #:LP8925000
ACGIH TLV:0.37 MG/CUM IC (2A)
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 800 MG/KG FORMALDEHYDE
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITATION TO EYES & THROAT.
DERMATITIS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:NAUSEA, LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS, COUGH, BRONCHIAL
SPASMS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:CHRONIC RESPIRATORY DISEASE.
PRE-EXISTING EYE PROBLEMS. PRE-EXISTING SKIN DISORDERS. IMPAIRED
LIVER, KIDNEY FUNCTION.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
Eyes: IRRIGATE IMMEDIATELY W/LARGE QUANTITIES OF RUNNING
WATER. SKIN: FLUSH W/WATER IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH
AIR. GIVE CPR IF NECESSARY. INGESTION: DILUTE IMMEDIATELY
W/WATER/MILK. IND UCE VOMITING. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
CASES.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
Spill Release Procedures:COVER W/SODIUM BISULFATE. ADD SMALL AMOUNT OF
WATER & MIX. SCOOP INTO LARGE BEAKER. AFTER ONE HOUR WASH DOWN
DRAIN W/LARGE EXCESS OF WATER. WASH W/SOAP SOLUTION.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMP. PROTECT FROM
PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
Respiratory Protection:FUME HOOD IS RECOMMENDED.
Ventilation:FUME HOOD IS RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES W/SIDESHIELDS/GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT/LAB APRON
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
REUSE.WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING ANY CHEMICAL BEFORE
EATING,DRINKING,SMOKING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:212F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:32F
Spec Gravity:1.014
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, YELLOW LIQUID W/ODOR OF FORMALDEHYDE &
SLIGHT ACETIC ACID ODOR
================= Stability and Reactivity Data =================
Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN OPEN PIT/OPEN INCINERATOR IAW/FEDERAL,
STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS.
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This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
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expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
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particular situation.
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