EMS CATALOG NO: 26041-05
EMS PRODUCT: Harris' Hematoxylin
DATE: 03/05/2001
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.
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BOILING POINT: NA
VAPOR PRESSURE(mmHg.): NA
VAPOR DENSITY(AIR=1): NA
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H2O=1): NA
MELTING POINT: NA
EVAPORATION RATE:
(Butyl Acetate=1) NA
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Yes
APPEARANCE/ODOR: Purple liquid.
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT(Method Used): NA
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: NA LEL: UEL:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Use media appropriate for surrounding fire.
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES:
2
Firefighters should wear proper protective clothing and self
contained breathing apparatus with full face shield operated in
positive pressure mode.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: May emit toxic fumes when heated!
REACTIVITY DATA
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STABLE: Yes
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Sensitive to light
INCOMPATIBILITY(Materials to Avoid): Strong oxidizing agents.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS:
Mercury; Mercuric Oxide, Ammonia, oxides of sulfur
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: NA
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY: Inhalation - Skin - Ingestion
HEALTH HAZARDS(ACUTE AND CHRONIC): POISON!
Contains methanol and mercuric oxide. May be fatal if
swallowed. Strong dye.
HEMATOXYLIN IS A CANCER SUSPECT AGENT! MERCURIC OXIDE IS HIGHLY TOXIC!
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP? NA IARC Monographs?: NA OSHA Regulated?: NA
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Irritation to skin.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: NA
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES:
EYE CONTACT: Immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION!
SKIN CONTACT: Flush with plenty of water-remove contaminated
clothing. Wash affected areas with soap & water. Wash
contaminated clothing before reuse.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air.
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE
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STEPS TO BE TAKEN IN CASE MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED:
Wearing gloves and suitable protective clothing. Absorb spill on
sand, earth or vermiculite. Carefully sweep up and place into
clean dry container. Wash spill area with water.
DO NOT CONTAMINATE WATERWAYS!!
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: In accordance with all current local, state
and Federal environmental regulations.