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

MSDS NAME:SAFRANIN COUTERSTAIN FOR GRAM METHOD
NIIN:00D007686
MSDS Number: CHKWF
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:CAROLINA BIOGOLICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Info Phone Num:910-584-0381
Emergency Phone Num:910-584-0381 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

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

Name:SAFRANIN
CAS:477-73-6
RTECS #:SG1623000
Fraction by Wt: 0.25%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 9.5%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9596

Name:METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE  (HEXONE) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:108-10-1
RTECS #:SA9275000
Fraction by Wt: 0.38%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:100 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM/75 STEL; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Name:HEXANE (N-HEXANE) (CERCLA)
CAS:110-54-3
RTECS #:MN9275000
Fraction by Wt: 0.12%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:500 PPM
ACGIH TLV:50 PPM; 9596
EPA Rpt Qty:1 LB
DOT Rpt Qty:1 LB

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50 (RAT) IS 7060MG/KG(ETHANOL)
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES:MAY CAUSE IRRITATION.SKIN:MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION.INGEST:MAY CAUSE GI TRACT IRRITATION.INHAL:MAY
    CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THERE ARE NO INGREDIENTS ABOVE 0.1%
    WHICH ARE IDENTIFIED AS CARCINOGENS BY NTP,IARC OR OSHA.
Effects of Overexposure:INGEST:NAUSEA,VOMITING,DIARRHEA.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH PRE-EXISTING SKIN,EYE
    AND RESPIRATORY AILMENTS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

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

First Aid:SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING;WASH WITH WATER.GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.EYES:FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15
    MINUTES.GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS.INHAL:REMOVE
    TO FRESH A IR.GIVE OXYGEN OR ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF
    NEEDED.INGEST:DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.GET PROMPT QUALIFIED MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE PLENTY OF WATER TO DRINK.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:NON-FLAMMABLE
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:793F
Lower Limits:3.3
Upper Limits:19
Extinguishing Media:USE MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE A SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND
    FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:FLAMMABLE VAPORS MAY BE PRESENT IF THIS
    ITEM IS HEATED.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE SOURCES OF IGNITION.USE PROPER
    RESPIRATORY AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT.VENTILATE AREA.SOAK UP WITH A
    NON- COMBUSTIBLE INERT ABSORBANT(CLAY,SAND);PLACE IN PROPER
    CONTAINER FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL,DRY,WELL-VENTILATED
    PLACE. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.KEEP AWAY FROM
    HEAT,SPARKS,FLAMES AND INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS.
Other Precautions:GROUND CONTAINERS WHEN TRANSFERRING LIQUID.

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

Respiratory Protection:WHERE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ARE LACKING OR IN
    ENCLOSED SPACES USE A NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR FOR ORGANIC
    VAPORS.
Ventilation:LOCAL VENTILATION AT THE WORKSITE;MECHANICAL(GENERAL)
    VENTILATION TO MAINTAIN TLV/PEL.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER,NEOPRENE,PVC
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT,AS NEEDED.PROVIDE A LOCAL EYE WASH
    STATION AND SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:EXECISE GOOD LABORATORY PRACTICES.WASH HANDS
    AFTER USE AND BEFORE EATING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE

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

HCC:F3
Spec Gravity:<1
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:RED LIQUID WITH SLIGHT CHARACTERISTIC ODOR OF
    ALCOHOL.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS AND WATER REACTIVE MATERIALS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HIGH HEAT,SOURCES OF IGNITION.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON DIOXIDE,CARBON MONOXIDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,STATE AND
    LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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