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

MSDS NAME:740, WRIGHT STAIN, WRIGHT-GIEMSA FUCILLO (SUPDAT)
NIIN:00-764-4729
MSDS Number: CGDSX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:EM DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEMS DIV OF EM INDUSTRIES
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Info Phone Num:609-423-6300
Emergency Phone Num:800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:JO100
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:EM DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEMS INC
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:609-423-6300
CAGE:JO100
Company:EM SCIENCE, A DIVISION OF EM INDUSTRIES
Address:480 DEMOCRAT RD
Box:70
City:GIBBSTOWN
State:NJ
ZIP:08027
Country:US
Phone:856-423-6300
CAGE:0GDF9

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Name:METHANOL; (METHYL ALCOHOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM, S
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM; 250 STEL, S
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:DEATHS HAVE BEEN REPORTED WHEN AS
    LITTLE AS 30 ML HAVE BEEN INGESTED. INGESTION: HEADACHE,
    DRUNKENESS, DROWSINESS, IRRITATION OF EYES, BLURRED VISION,
    BLINDNESS, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTS. INHALA TION: SAME AS
    INGESTION. SKIN: REPEATEDEXPOSURE CAN CAUSE IRRITATION. EYES:
    EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE IRRITATION OR BLINDNESS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE ESTABLISHED.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
    BRTHG IS DIFFICULT GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD IMMEDIATELY. INGEST: WASH
    MOUTH OUT W/WATER. CALL MD IMMED. INDUCE VOMIT ACCORDING TO
    INSTRUCTIONS  FROM MED PERS. SKIN: IMMED FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER
    WHILE REMOVING CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES. WASH CLTHG BEFORE REUSE. FOR
    LARGE OR EXTENDED SKIN EXPOS CNTCT MD. EYES: FLUSH W/WATER FOR AT
    LEAST (SUPDAT)

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

Flash Point:53.6F,12.0C
Lower Limits:6.0%
Upper Limits:36.5%
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPRVD SCBA & FULL PROT EQUIP .
    METHYL ALCOHOL WILL ATTTACK SOME FORMS OF PLASTIC, RUBBER &
    COATINGS. MAY ALSO REACT W/METALLIC (SUPDAT)
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:MODERATE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO FLAME.
    VIOLENT REACTIONS WITH CRO*3, (I+ETHANOL+HGO), PB(CLO*4)*2, HCL*4,
    P*2 O*3 (KOH + CHCL*3), (NAOH + CHCL*3).

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA OF ALL UNNEC PERS. WEAR SUITABLE
    PROT EQUIP AS LISTED. ELIM ANY IGNIT SOURCES UNTIL AREA DETERMD
    FREE FROM EXPLO/FIRE HAZS. CNTN RELS & ELIM ITS SOURCE IF THIS CAN
    BE DONE W/OUT RISK. TA KE UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISP.
    (SUPDAT)
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER IN
    COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
Other Precautions:MAY BE FATAL/CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. FLAMMABLE.
    VAPOR HARMFUL. CAUSES EYE IRRIT. POISON. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO
    NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLTHG. KEEP CNTNR CLOSED. USE
    W/ADEQUATE VENT. KEEP  AWAY FROM HEAT, SPARKS & OPEN FLAME.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR MAY BE NEEDED.
    RESPIRATORY PROTECTION IS NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED IF VENTILATION IS
    ADEQUATE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGS (SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
    WEAR LABORATORY COATS & GLOVES TO PROTECT SKIN.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
MFR'S TRADE NAME/PART NO: STAIN, MAY-GRUNWALD STAIN. FIRST AID PROC: 15
    MIN LIFTING LOWER & UPPER LIDS. CALL MD. DO NOT TRY TO GIVE UNCON
    PERSON ANYTHING TO DRINK. SPILL PROC: COMPLY W/FED, STATE & LO C
    REGS ON REPORTING RELS. REFER TO REGULATORY INFO FOR RQ & OTHER
    REGULATORY DATA. EYE PROT: & FULL LENGTH FSHLD .

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:148F,65C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-144F,-98C
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.791 (H*2O=1)
Evaporation Rate & Reference:5.9 (BUAC=1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE SOLUTION; SLIGHT ALCOHOLIC ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC GASES SUCH AS FORMALDEHYDE AND
    CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:EPA WASTE NUMBER: U154. ALWAYS CONTACT A
    PERMITTED WASTE DISPOSER (TSD) TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ALL
    CURRENT LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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