MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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SECTION 1: PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: LUXOL FAST BLUE SOLUTION
SYNONYMS: SOLVENT BLUE 38. ETHYL ALCOHOL; ANHYDROUS. WOOD ALCOHOL, METHYL ALCOHOL, CARBINOL, METHYLOL.
WOOD SPIRIT. ETHANOIC ACID; METHANE CARBOXYLIC
PRODUCT CODES: 26056-10
MANUFACTURER: ELECTRON MICROSCOPY SCIENCES
DIVISION: 1560 INDUSTRY ROAD/P.O. BOX 550
ADDRESS: HATFIELD, PA 19440
EMERGENCY PHONE: 215-412-8400
CHEMTREC PHONE: 800-424 -4300
FAX PHONE: 215-412-8450
CHEMICAL NAME: N/A
CHEMICAL FAMILY: N/A
SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENT:
LUXOL FAST BLUE
ETHANOL
METHANOL
ACETIC ACID
% WT % VOL SARA 313 REPORTABLE
CAS NO.
1328-51-4 N/A 0.1
46-17-5 N/A 90.25
67-56-1 N/A 4.75
64-19-7 N/A 0.05
ppm mg/m3
OSHA PEL-TWA: 200 260
OSHA PEL STEL : 250 37
OSHA PEL CEILING: 10 25
ACGIH TLV-TWA: 10 25
ACGIH TLV STEL: 15 37
ACGIH TLV CEILING: 200 260
SECTION 3: HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
ROUTES OF ENTRY: INHALATION, SKIN, INGESTION
POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
EYES: IRRITATION TO EYES
SKIN: IRRITATION TO SKIN
INGESTION: POISON! MAY BE FATAL OR CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED.
INHALATION: HARMFUL IF INHALED
ACUTE HEALTH HAZARDS: N/A
CHRONIC HEALTH HAZARDS: N/A
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: N/A
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CARCINOGENICITY
OSHA: N/A ACGIH: N/A NTP: N/A IARC: N/A
OTHER: N/A
SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES IF IRRITATION OCCURS. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION
SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. IF IRRITATION OCCURS. SEEK MEDICAL
ATTENTION.
INGESTION: IF SWALLOWED AND CONSCIOUS INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE 2 TEASPOONS BAKING SODA. COVER EYES. CALL A
PHYSCICIAN!
INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR- ADMINISTER ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION IF NECESSARY.
NOTES TO PHYSICIANS OR FIRST AID PROVIDERS:
SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR, UPPER: N/A
(% BY VOLUME) LOWER: N/A
FLASH POINT:
F: N/A
C: 63 DEG
METHOD USED:
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
NFPA HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: N/A FLAMMABILITY: N/A REACTIVITY: N/A
OTHER: N/A
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATION
HEALTH: N/A FLAMMABILITY: N/A REACTIVITY: N/A
PROTECTION: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: FIREFIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND SELF CONTAINED
BREATHING APPARATUS OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: MAY EMIT TOXIC FUMES
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: N/A
SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES: ELIMINATE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION. WEARING SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GEAR, ABSORB
SPILL ON SAND, EARTH OR VERMICULITE. SCOOP UP AND CONTAINERIZE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL. WASH SPILL AREA WITH
WATER.
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SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING AND STORAGE: KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT, FLAME AND SPARKS. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE RE-USE.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS OR MISTS; USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS:
VENTILATION: N/A
RESPIRATORY PROTECTION: USE RESPIRATOR SUFFICIENT TO PREVENT INHALATION OF MISTS OR VAPORS.
EYE PROTECTION: SAFETY GOGGLES
SKIN PROTECTION: RUBBER GLOVES
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: APPROVED WORK CLOTHES.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. WASH CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE. AVOID CONTACT
WITH SKIN, EYES AND CLOTHING. USE CARE WHEN HANDLING
EXPOSURE GUIDELINES:N/A
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE: AQUA BLUE
ODOR: ODOR OF ALCOHOL
PHYSICAL STATE:
pH AS SUPPLIED: N/A
pH (Other): N/A
BOILING POINT: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
MELTING POINT: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
FREEZING POINT: N/A
F: N/A
C: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg): N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR = 1): N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE: N/A
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BASIS (=1): N/A
SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES (con鈥檛)
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: N/A
PERCENT SOLIDS BY WEIGHT: N/A
PERCENT VOLATILE: N/A
BY WT/ BY VOL @
F: N/A
C: N/A
VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (VOC): N/A
WITH WATER: N/A LBS/GAL
WITHOUT WATER: N/A LBS/GAL
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: N/A
VISCOSITY: N/A
@
F: N/A
C: N/A
SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY: STABLE
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (STABILITY): HEAT. FLAME AND SPARKS
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIAL TO AVOID): OXIDIZERS
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BY-PRODUCTS: CARBON DIOXIDE, CARBON MONOXIDE
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: WILL NOT OCCUR
CONDITIONS TO AVOID (POLYMERIZATION): N/A
SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: N/A
SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION: N/A
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: COMPLY WITH FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL REGULATIONS.
RCRA HAZARD CLASS: N/A
SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS (con鈥檛)
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SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME: ALCOHOLS N.O.S.
HAZARD CLASS: N/A
ID NUMBER: UN 1897
PACKING GROUP: N/A
LABEL STATEMENT: N/A
WATER TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
HAZARD CLASS: SAME
ID NUMBER:
PACKING GROUP:
LABEL STATEMENTS:
AIR TRANSPORTATION
PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
HAZARD CLASS: SAME
ID NUMBER:
PACKING GROUP:
LABEL STATEMENTS:
OTHER AGENCIES: N/A
SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION
U.S. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT): N/A
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE COMPENSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT): N/A
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZATION ACT): N/A
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: N/A
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: N/A
STATE REGULATIONS: N/A
INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS: N/A
SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION
OTHER INFORMATION: N/A
PREPARATION INFORMATION: N/A
DISCLAIMER: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OSHA HAZARD COMMUNICATION STANDARD, 2.9 C.F.R
1910. 1200, WE ARE PROVIDING YOU WITH A MSDS FOR THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL YOU ARE
PURCHASING.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO EDUCATE YOUR EMPLOYEES ON THE SAFE USE OF THE HAZARDOUS
MATERIAL.
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INFORMATION IN THE MSDS. THE INFORMATION IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT; HOWEVER, YOU
(THE CUSTOMER), SHOULD PERFORM YOUR OWN INVESTIGATION AND INDEPENDENT
VERIFICATION. IF YOU RESELL THE PRODUCT, YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE TO FORWARD THE
INFORMATION IN THE MSDS TO YOUR CUSTOMER.
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