EMS CATALOG NO: 26040-05
EMS PRODUCT: Ehrlich's Hematoxylin
DATE: 01/07/2003
PAGE NUMBER: One of 4
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
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Ehrlich's Hematoxylin
PRODUCT NAME:
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/IDENTITY INFORMATION %(optional)
ETHYL ALCOHOL (C2H5CH) CAS# 46-17-5 29.07%
SYNONYMS: Ethanol; alcohol anhydrous
TLV: 1000 ppm in air; 1800 mg/m3 TXDS:(orl-rt)LD50: 13.7g/kg
METHYL ALCOHOL (CH3CH) CAS# 67-56-1 1.53%
SYNONYMS: Wood alcohol; methanol; carbinol; methylol; wood spirit
TLV: 260mg/m3(200ppm) LD50(orl-rat) (mg/kg)-5628
STEL: 310mg/m3(250ppm) LD50(ipr-rat) (mg/kg)-9540
PEL: 260mg/m3(200ppm) LD50(scu-mus) (mg/kg)-9800
ALUMINUM AMMONIUM SULFATE, 12-Hydrate CAS# 7784-26-1 0.97%
A1NH4(SO4)2-12-H2O
SYNONYMS: Ammonium Alum
TOXICITY: oral-rat LD50 - 2750 mg/kg
HEMATOXYLIN, certified C16H14O6 CAS# 517-28-2 0.64%
RTECS# MH7875000 C.I. 75290
SYNONYMS: 7, 11b-Dihydrobenz[b]indeno[1,2-d] pyran-3,4,6a,9,10<6H>-
pentol; natural black 1
TOXICITY: oral-rat 400mg/kg - 26 weeks continuous
GLYCERINE (C3H8O3) CAS# 56-81-5 32.2%
SYNONYMS: Glycyl alcohol; Glycerol; Glycerin USP, Glycerol
TOXICITY: orl-rat LD50 - 17 -27.2 gm/kg
dermal-rbt - 500mg/24 HR MCD.
SODIUM IODINE, (NaIO3) CAS# 7681-55-2 0.06%
RTECS# NN1400000
SYNONYMS: Iodic Acid; Sodium Salt
TOXICITY: ipr-mus LD50/119mg/kg ivn-mus LD50/108mg/kg
ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL (CH3COGH) CAS# 00064-19-7 3.2%
NIOSH/RTECS #AF1225000
SYNONYMS: Ethonoic Acid; Methane Carboxylic Acid; Ethylic Acid
TOXICITY DATA: LD50 (0RAL-RAT) (MG/KG) 鈥? 3310
LD50 (IV-MOUSE) (MG/KG) 鈥? 525
LD50 (SKIN-RABBIT) (MG/KG) 鈥? 1060
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE: (TLV/TWA): 25MG/M3 (10PPM)
PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMIT( PEL: 37MG/M3 (15PPM)
SHORT TERM EXPOSURE LIMIT(STEL):MG/M3 (15PPM)
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PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
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BOILING POINT: N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY(H2O=1): N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE(mmHg): N/A
MELTING POINT: N/A
VAPOR DENSITY(Air=1): N/A
EVAPORATION RATE
(Butyl acetate=1): N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Yes
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Reddish purple-slight acetic acid odor.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT(Method Used): Not flammable
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use extinguishing media appropriate for
surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
Firefighters should wear proper protective gear and
self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated
in positive pressure mode.
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REACTIVITY DATA
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STABLE: Yes
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Light
INCOMPATIBILITY(Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizing agents;
strong bases and metals.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: Carbon Monoxide; carbon
dioxide
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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ROUTES OF ENTRY: Inhalation - Skin - Ingestion
HEALTH HAZARDS(Acute and Chronic): CORROSIVE! Hematoxylin is a CANCER
SUSPECT AGENT!
Harmful if inhaled. Causes irritation. Ingestion may cause nausea or
vomiting.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP?: N/A IARC Monographs?: N/A OSHA Regulated?: N/A
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Irritation to skin, eyes or
respiratory tract, nausea, vomiting
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: N/A
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
SKIN CONTACT: Flush with copious amounts of water while removing
contaminated clothing. Wash affected areas with soap
and water.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
CALL A PHYSICIAN!
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, administer
artificial respiration-if breathing is difficult,
administer oxygen-CALL A PHYSICIAN!
INGESTION: CALL A PHYSICIAN!
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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Wearing suitable protective gear, absorb spill on sand, earth or
vermiculite. Scoop up and containerize for proper disposal.
Wash spill area with water. DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATERWAYS!.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: In accordance with all current local, State
and Federal environmental regulations.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash
thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated
clothing before re-use. Do not breathe vapors;
use with adequate ventilation.
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CONTROL MEASURES
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION(Specify Type):
Sufficient to prevent inhalation of mists and/or vapors.
VENTILATION: Local Exhaust
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber
EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Approved work
clothes.
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Avoid all routes of exposure.
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