=====================  Product Identification  =====================

MSDS NAME:CARBOL-FUCHSIN SOLUTION, HT 80-1-16
NIIN:00N082778
MSDS Number: CGDPJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO
Box:14508
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63178
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-325-3010; 314-771-5750
Emergency Phone Num:800-325-3010; 314-771-5750
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  =============

Name:BENZENAMINE,4-((4-AMINOPHENYL)(4-IMINO-2,5-
    CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-YLIDENE)MEHYL),
    MONOHYDROCHLORIDE;(PARAROSANILINE,CERTIFIED)
CAS:569-61-9
RTECS #:CX9850100
Fraction by Wt: 0.85%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:PHENOL (SARA 302/313) (CERCLA)
CAS:108-95-2
RTECS #:SJ3327000
Fraction by Wt: 2.5%
OSHA PEL:5 PPM, S
ACGIH TLV:5 PPM, S
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:GLYCEROL
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
Fraction by Wt: 5.3%
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3 (MIST)
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3 (MIST)

Name:METHYL SULFOXIDE; (DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE)
CAS:67-68-5
RTECS #:PV6210000
Fraction by Wt: 5.3%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 5.3%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE HARMFUL BY INHALATION,
    INGESTION, OR SKIN ABSORPTION. CAUSES IRRITATION. VAPOR OR MIST IS
    IRRITATING TO EYES, MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    THE TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES H AVE NOT BEEN THOROUGHLY
    INVESTIGATED. TARGET ORGANS: EYES, KIDNEYS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:BASIC FUCHSIN: IARC MONO, VOL 57, PG
    125:GROUP 2B. NTP 7TH ANNUAL RPT ON CARCINS, 1994:ANTIC TO BE
    CARCIN. ANIMAL:LIVER.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGESTION: WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS
    CONSCIOUS. CALL MD. SKIN: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR
    AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES. CALL MD.
    INHALATION : REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING BECOMES DIFFICULT,
    CALL MD. EYES: FLUSH WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINUTES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING BY SEPARATING EYELIDS WITH
    FINGERS. CALL MD.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL
    SAFETY GOGGLES, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON
    SAND OR VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL.
    VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL  SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. KEEP CONTAINER
    TIGHTLY CLOSED IN A COOL, WELL-VENTILATED PLACE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EMERGENCY EYEWASH AND DELUGE SHOWER MEETING
    ANSI DESIGN CRITERIA . PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Appearance and Odor:LIQUID

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE AND
    CARBON DIOXIDE.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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