EMS CAT AL OG NO: 10050
EMS PR ODUCT : Acr idine Or ange
DAT E: 04/ 11/ 2001
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MAT ER I AL S AFET Y DAT A S HEET
T he information contained herein is based on data considered accurate. However, no
warranty is expressed or implied regarding the accuracy of these data or the results to
be obtained from the use thereof.
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damage to vendees, users or third parties caused by the material. Such vendees or
users assume all risks associated with the use of the material.
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PR ODUCT I DENT I FI CAT I ON
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PRODUC NAME:
T Acridine Orange, Biological Stain
FORMULA: C 17H19N3
C #:
AS 10127-02-3
EC # : 233-353-6
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HAZ AR DS I DENT I FI CAT I ON
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LABEL PREC AUT I ONARY ST AT EMENT S:
Harmful.
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Possible risk of irreversible effects.
CAUT I ON:
Avoid contact and inhalation.
Do not breath dust.
Wear suitable protective clothing.
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FI R S T AI D MEAS UR ES
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I n case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 15
minutes. I n case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious amounts of
water. I f inhaled, remove to fresh air. I f not breathing give artificial respiration. I f
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. I f swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided
person is conscious. C ALL A PHYSI C AN! Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
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FI R E FI GHT I NG MEAS UR ES
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EXT I NG SHI NG MEDI A:
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Water Spray. Carbon Dioxide, dry chemical powder, or appropriate foam.
SPEC AL FI REFI G I NG PROC
I HT EDURES:
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with
skin and eyes.
UNUSUAL FI RE AND EXPLOSI ONS HAZARDS:
Emits toxic fumes under fire conditions.
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ACCI DENT AL R EL EAS E MEAS UR ES
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Wear self-contained breathing apparatus, rubber boots and heavy rubber gloves.
Sweep up, place in a bag and hold for waste disposal. Avoid raising dust. Ventilate
area and wash spill site after material pick up is complete.
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HANDL I NG AND S T OR AGE
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Refer to section labelled EXPOSURE CONT ROLS/PERSONAL PROT EC I ON.
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EXPOS UR E CONT R OL S / PER S ONAL PR OT ECT I ON
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Wear appropriated NI OSH/MSHA-approved respirator, chemical- resistant gloves, safety
goggles, other protective clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood. Safety shower and
eye bath. Do not breathe dust. Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing. Avoid
prolonged or repeated exposure. Wash thoroughly after handling. Possible mutagen.
Keep tightly closed. Hygroscopic. Hygroscopic. Store in a cool dry place.
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PHYS I CAL AND CHEMI CAL PR OPER T I ES
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APPEARANC AND ODOR: Brown Powder
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S T AB I L I T Y & R EACT I VI T Y
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I NCOMPAT I BI LI T I ES: Strong oxidizing agents. Protect from moisture.
HAZARDOUS C OMBUST I ON OR DEC OMPOSI T I ON PRODUC S: T hermal decomposition
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may produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and nitrogen oxides. Hydrogen chloride
gas.
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T OXI COL OGI CAL I NFOR MAT I ON
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AC E EFFEC S: Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. May cause
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irritation.
CHRONI C EFFEC S: Laboratory experiments have shown mutagenic effects. T o the
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best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not
been thoroughly investigated.
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ECOL OGI CAL I NFOR MAT I ON
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Data not yet available.
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DI S POS AL CONS I DER AT I ONS
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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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R EGUL AT OR Y I NFOR MAT I ON
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EUROPEAN I NFORMAT I ON:
Harmful
R 20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 40 Possible risk of irreversible effects.
S 22 Do not breathe dust.
S 36 Wear suitable protective clothing.
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