EMS CATALOG NO:        11210

                              EMS PRODUCT:           Azure II

                              DATE:                  07/08/07

                              PAGE NUMBER:           One of 4





                    MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET



     The 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.



     Electron Microscopy Sciences assumes no responsibility for

     personal injury or property 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.





ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES

1560 INDUSTRY ROAD

P.O. BOX 550

HATFIELD, PA 19440                24 HOUR EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER

(215) 412-8400                    CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300

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                FOR PRODUCT AND SALES INFORMATION

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CONTACT ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES OFFICE ABOVE.



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                      PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

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PRODUCT NAME:            Azure II, for Microscopy



CAS NUMBER:              37247-10-2



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                      HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

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POTENTIAL ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS: HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF INGESTION.

SLIGHTLY HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT (IRRITANT), OF EYE CONTACT

(IRRITANT), OF INHALATION.



POTENTIAL CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS: HAZARDOUS IN CASE OF INGESTION.

EFFECTS: CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE, MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: NOT

AVAILABLE,TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: NOT AVAILABLE, DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY:







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NOT AVAILABLE

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                        FIRST AID MEASURES

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EYE CONTACT: CHECK AND REMOVE ANY LENSES. Immediately flush eyes

With plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention

If irritation occurs.

SKIN CONTACT: Wash with soap and water. Cover the irritated skin

With an emollient. Get medical attention if irritation develops.

INHALATION: If inhaled, remove to fresh air, If not breathing,

Give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give

Oxygen. Get medical attention.

INGESTION: Do NOT induce vomiting unless directed to do so by

Medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious

Person. If large quantities of this material are swallowed, call

A physician immediately. Loosen tight clothing.

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                      FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

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EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder

                     LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam.

                                 Do not use water jet.

SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES: Not available

FLAMMABILITY OF THE PRODUCT:     May be Combustible at high temperature







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                      ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

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Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste

Disposal container. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the

Contaminated surface and dispose of according to local and regional

Authority requirements. For a large spill use a shovel to put the

Material into a convenient waste disposal container. Finish cleaning

By spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate

Through the sanitary system.

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                      HANDLING AND STORAGE

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Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty

Containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood.

Ground all equipment containing material. Do not breathe dust.

For storage keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool

Well ventilated area.







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                EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION





PERSONAL PROTECTION: Safety glasses. Lab Coat. Dust Respirator.

Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.

Gloves.

PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR LARGE SPILL: Splash goggles, full suit,

And dust respirator. Boots and gloves. A self contained breathing

Apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product.

Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a

Specialist BEFORE handling this product.

Exposure limits not available.

ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation

Or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended

Exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume, or mist,

Us ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the

Exposure limit.







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                 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

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APPEARANCE: Solid Odor: Not available Color: Not available

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                    STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

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INCOMPATIBILITIES: Not available

STABILITY: The product is stable

CORROSIVITY: Non-corrosive in presence of glass.

POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur





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                    TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

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ROUTES OF ENTRY: Ingestion

TOXICITY TO ANIMALS: LD50-NOT AVAILABLE

                      LC50-NOT AVAILABLE

OTHER TOXIC EFFECTS ON HUMANS: Hazardous in case of ingestion.

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                        DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION







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CONTACT A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL SERVICE TO DISPOSE

OF THIS MATERIAL. 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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                       TRANSPORT INFORMATION

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DOT CLASSIFICATION: NOT A DOT CONTROLLED MATERIAL (USA)

HMIS:

     HEALTH 2

     FIRE   1

     REACTIVITY 0

     PERSONAL PROTECTION E









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