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

MSDS NAME:INSTA STAIN 3 STEP-SOLUTION 3/THIAZINE
NIIN:00F055810
Kit Part:Y
MSDS Number: CGVSW
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:S & K REAGENTS INC
Address:619 E JEWELL AVENUE
City:DENVER
State:CO
ZIP:80210-5000
Country:US
Info Phone Num:303-777-0731
Emergency Phone Num:303-777-0731
CAGE:SSKKR
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:S & K REAGENTS INC
Address:619 E JEWELL AVENUE
City:DENVER
State:CO
ZIP:80210-5000
Country:US
Phone:303-777-0731
CAGE:SSKKR

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

Name:THIAZINE DYE MIXTURE

Name:SODIUM AZIDE, AZIDE       *98-1*
CAS:26628-22-8
RTECS #:VY8050000
Other REC Limits:0.1 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 0.29 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

Name:BUFFER SOLUTION

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: POISONOUS, MAY BE HARMFUL.
    SKIN/EYES: IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING.
    SKIN/EYES: WASH W/MILD SOAP & WATER. EYES: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER
    FOR 15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point:NONCOMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONCOMBUSTIBLE. SODIUM AZIDE MAY REACT
    W/LEAD & COPPER PLUMBING TO FORM HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE METAL AZIDES.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SMALL AMOUNTS MAY BE DISPOSED OF IN THE SEWER.
    LARGE AMOUNTS SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL REQUIREMENTS
    FOR NON-HAZARDOUS MATERIAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN A TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN A COOL DRY VENTILATED AREA.
Other Precautions:AVOID ALL UNNECESSARY EXPOSURE TO THE CHEMICAL
    SUBSTANCE & ENSURE PROMPT REMOVAL FROM SKIN, EYES & CLOTHING.

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

Ventilation:GENERAL ROOM
Protective Gloves:RESISTANT
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD INDUSTRIAL/PERSONNEL HYGIENE & SAFETY
    PROCEDURES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Solubility in Water:INCOMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK BLUE LIQUID; ODORLESS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES

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

Waste Disposal Methods:ENSURE/DISPOSE OF IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL
    REGULATIONS. IF DISCARDED INTO SINK, FLUSH W/A LARGE VOLUME OF
    WATER TO PREVENT AZIDE BUILDUP.

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