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Material Safety Data Sheet
Carbol-fuchsin solution
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name:
Carbol-fuchsin solution
Catalog Numbers:
Q08821
Synonyms:
Company Identification:
Qorpak
1195 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Company Phone Number:
(412) 257-3100
Emergency Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
CHEMTREC Phone Number:
(800) 424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
Percent
CAS# Chemical Name:
7732-18-5 Water balance
569-61-9 C.i. basic red 9 monohydrochloride 4
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol 18
108-95-2 Phenol 14
67-56-1 Methyl alcohol 1
67-63-0 Isopropyl alcohol 1
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: Dark green
Warning! May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. Harmful or fatal if swallowed. May
cause irritation by all exposure routes. May cause blindness if swallowed.
Target Organs: None known.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause severe eye irritation. May cause blindness.
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Skin:
Rapidly absorbed, produces painless erythema, sweating, thirst, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stupor, excitation,
cyanosis, hypotension, collapse, coma, convulsions, hemolysis, pulmonary edema; death can occur
from respiratory failure. Liver and kidney damage results in jaundice, oliguria, anuria.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. Can burn mouth and throat; causes profuse sweating, intense thirst, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
cyanosis, hypotension, pain, convulsions, coma. 1 gram may be a fatal adult dose. Ingestion can be fatal, symptoms of
hypoglycemia, convulsions, shock, tachycardia, hypotension, vertigo, diplopia, pupil dilation.
Inhalation:
Causes irritation of the mucous membranes. Vapors may irritate the nose, throat, produce coughing with toxic
amounts producing vomiting, coma, convulsions. Phenol - although volatility is low (thus low industrial hazard), IDLH
level is only 100ppm. May cause nasal irritation, cough; high levels cause feeling of suffocation, central nervous
system depression (drunkenness). May cause narcosis, CNS depression leading to respiratory/circulatory failure, pain,
blindness, coma, kidney/liver damage, cyanosis, edema, death.
Chronic:
Methanol -- blurred or painful vision, conjunctivitis; possible mutagenic or reproductive effects.
Phenol-- prolonged inhalation may cause general weakness, liver and kidney damage. Basic fuchsin-known animal
carcinogen. Anticipated human carcinogen. Dermatitis, conjunctivitis (with permanent or temporary visual
impairment), optic neuritis, pain and atrophy. Weight loss, cirrhosis, gastroenteritis, amnesia, tremors, acute myopathy,
muscular edema and degeneration occur from long term exposure.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids until no evidence
of chemical remains. Get medical aid at once.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing
contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid at once. Remove by gastric lavage and emesis using tap water, warm water, or 3-5% sodium
bicarbonate solution unless 2 or more hours have passed. Syrup of ipecac may be given promptly following ingestion.
Inhalation:
Give artificial respiration if necessary. Get medical aid. Keep victim warm, at rest. Move victim to fresh air.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
General Information:
Avoid breathing vapors, use approved respirator if necessary. Move container if possible, cool with flooding amounts
of water. Vapors heavier than air, may travel considerable distance and flash back from source of ignition. Move
container if possible, avoid breathing vapors or dust. Slight fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.
Extinguishing Media:
For small fires, use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam.
Autoignition Temperature:
No information found.
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Flash Point:
No information found.
NFPA Rating:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not published.
CAS# 569-61-9: Not published.
CAS # 64-17-5 health-0; flammability-3; reactivity-0
CAS # 108-95-2 health-4; flammability-2; reactivity-0
CAS # 67-56-1 health-1; flammability-3; reactivity-0
CAS # 67-63-0 health-1; flammability-3; reactivity-0
Explosion Limits:
Lower: Upper:
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
General Information:
Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill using an absorbent, non-combustible material such as earth, sand, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite, or
other suitable absorbent. Scoop material into suitable (plastic or glass) container, label for disposal. Shut off ignition
source, avoid vapors. Isolate, ventilate spill area. Water may be used to reduce vapor hazard - keep out of sewers and
drains, vapors explosive, may ignite.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas.
Storage:
Keep away from incompatible materials. Store capped as a flammable liquid in safety cabinet or vault that is
ventilated.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
Engineering Controls:
Provide local exhaust or general dilution ventilation.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name: ACGIH NIOSH OSHA
None of the components None of the components
None of the components
Water
are on this list. are on this list.
are on this list.
None of the components None of the components
None of the components
C.i. basic red 9
are on this list. are on this list.
are on this list.
monohydrochloride
1000 ppm TWA; 1900 1000 ppm TWA; 1900
1000 ppm TWA
Ethyl alcohol
mg/m3 TWA mg/m3 TWA;
5 ppm TWA; 19 mg/m3 5 ppm TWA; 19 mg/m3
5 ppm TWA;skin -
Phenol
TWA TWA; prevent or reduce
potential for cutaneous
skin absorption;
absorption
200 ppm TWA; 260
200 ppm TWA; 260
200 ppm TWA;250 ppm
Methyl alcohol
mg/m3 TWA mg/m3 TWA;
STEL;skin - potential for
cutaneous absorption
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400 ppm TWA; 980 400 ppm TWA; 980
(400 ppm)
Isopropyl alcohol
mg/m3 TWA mg/m3 TWA;
TWA;(500ppm) STEL
OSHA Vacated PELs
Ethyl alcohol: 1000 ppm TWA; 1900 mg/m3 TWA
Phenol: 5 ppm TWA; 19 mg/m3 TWA
Methyl alcohol: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA
Isopropyl alcohol: 400 ppm TWA; 980 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Do not wear contact lenses when working with chemicals. An eye wash fountain should be available in the immediate
work area. Wear splash-proof safety goggles.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Not required for normal use. Firefighting-- any self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in
pressure-demand mode. High Levels- CCROV/SAR/SCBA. Firefighting- SCBAF:PP,PD. (Respirator Codes: DHEW
(NIOSH) Publication No. 78-210).
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Dark green
Odor: Characteristic pungent alcohol odor
pH: Acidic
Vapor Pressure: No information found.
Vapor Density: No information found.
Evaporation Rate: No information found.
Viscosity: No information found.
Boiling Point: No information found.
Freezing/Melting Point: No information found.
Decomposition Temperature: No information found.
Solubility in water: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density: No information found.
Molecular Formula: No information found.
Molecular Weight No information found.
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
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Incompatibilities with Other Materials
Strong oxidizing agents, alkalies.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Oxides of nitrogen, oxides of carbon.
Hazardous Polymerization
Has not been reported
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
RTECS:
CAS# 7732-18-5: ZC0110000.
CAS# 569-61-9: CX9850100.
CAS# 64-17-5: KQ6300000.
CAS# 108-95-2: SJ3325000.
CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000.
CAS# 67-63-0: NT8050000.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 7732-18-5:
Oral, rat: LD50 = >90 mL/kg.
CAS# 569-61-9:
Dermal, guinea pig: LD50 > 1g/kg
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 5 gm/kg
Oral, rat: LD50 = 3200 mg/kg.
CAS# 64-17-5:
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 =39 gm/m3/4H
Inhalation, rat: LC50 =20000 ppm/10H
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3450 mg/kg
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 6300 mg/kg
Oral, rat: LD50 = 7060 mg/kg.
CAS# 108-95-2:
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 =177 mg/m3
Inhalation, rat: LC50 =316 mg/m3
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 270 mg/kg
Oral, rat: LD50 = 317 mg/kg
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 850 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 7732-18-5: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 569-61-9
ACGIH: Not listed.
California: carcinogen; initial date 7/1/89
NIOSH: Not listed.
NTP: Suspect carcinogen
OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen
IARC: Group 2B
CAS# 64-17-5
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
California: Not listed.
NIOSH: Not listed.
NTP: Not listed.
OSHA: Not listed.
IARC: Not listed.
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CAS# 108-95-2
ACGIH: A4 - Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen
California: Not listed.
NIOSH: Not listed.
NTP: Not listed.
OSHA: Not listed.
IARC: Group 3
CAS# 67-56-1: Not listed as a carcinogen by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, OSHA, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 67-63-0
ACGIH: Not listed.
California: Not listed.
NIOSH: Not listed.
NTP: Not listed.
OSHA: Not listed.
IARC: Group 3
Epidemiology:
phenol-- strong eye, mucous membrane, and skin irritant; convulsant and neurotoxin that is rapidly absorbed through
skin damaging the central nervous system, liver, kidneys. Fatal if not rapidly treated.
Ethanol-- an eye and respiratory tract irritant, central nervous system depressant.
Teratogenicity:
Reproductive:
Mutagenicity:
Neurotoxicity:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
No information found.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
US DOT
Shipping Name: Not regulated.
Hazard Class:
UN Number:
Packing Group:
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US Federal
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Carbol-fuchsin solution
TSCA
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 569-61-9 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 108-95-2 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
CAS# 67-63-0 is listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA Reportable Quantities (RQ)
CAS# 108-95-2: final RQ = 1000 pounds (454 kg)
CAS# 67-56-1: final RQ = 5000 pounds (2270 kg)
CERCLA/SARA Section 313
This material contains Phenol (CAS# 108-95-2, 14%),which is subject to the reporting requirements of Section 313 of
SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Methyl alcohol is not at a high enough concentration to be reportable under Section 313.
Isopropyl alcohol is not at a high enough concentration to be reportable under Section 313.
OSHA - Highly Hazardous
None of the components are on this list.
US State
State Right to Know
C.i. basic red 9 monohydrochloride can be found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: Florida, Minnesota,
Massachusetts.
Ethyl alcohol can be found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania,
Minnesota, Massachusetts.
Phenol can be found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania,
Minnesota, Massachusetts.
Methyl alcohol can be found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
Isopropyl alcohol can be found on the following state Right-to-Know lists: California, New Jersey, Florida,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
California Regulations
WARNING: This product contains Ethyl alcohol, a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING: This product contains Ethyl alcohol, a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING: This product contains Ethyl alcohol, a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
WARNING: This product contains Ethyl alcohol, a chemical known to the state of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
European/International Regulations
Canadian DSL/NDSL
CAS# 7732-18-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 569-61-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 108-95-2 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 67-63-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 7732-18-5 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
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CAS# 569-61-9 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 64-17-5 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 108-95-2 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 67-56-1 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 67-63-0 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Other Information
MSDS Creation Date: August 23, 1998
Revision Date: March 21, 2007
Information in this MSDS is from available published sources and is believed to be accurate. No warranty,
express or implied, is made and Qorpak assumes no liability resulting from the use of this MSDS. The user
must determine suitability of this information for his application.
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