EMS CATALOG NO: 26087-05 & 10
EMS PRODUCT: Kinyoun's CarbolFuchsin
Solution
DATE: 04/28/01
PAGE NUMBER: One of 4
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HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS/ IDENTITY INFORMATION %(OPTIONAL)
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COMMON NAME: Kinyoun's Carbon Fuchsin Solution
1. BASIC FUCHSIN (C20H20C1N3) 3.1%
CAS# 632-99-5 CI# 42510
SYNONYMS: Basic Violet 14; Rosaniline
BASIC FUCHSIN IS A CANCER SUSPECT AGENT !!!
TOXICITY: orl-rat LD50: 1:65 gm/kg
BOILING POINT: N/A
VAPOR PRESSURE (mmHg.): N/A
VAPOR DENSITY (AIR=1): N/A
SPECIFIC GRAVITY (H20=1): N/A
MELTING POINT: N/A
EVAPORATION RATE (Butyl acetate=1): N/A
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Yes
APPEARANCE AND ODOR: Dark red liquid, odor or phenol
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FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
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FLASH POINT (METHOD USED): N/A
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Firefighters should wear
self-contained breathing apparatus and full face piece operated in positive pressure mode.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS: N/A
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REACTIVITY DATA
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UNSTABLE _____ STABLE __X__
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Heat, flame and sparks.
INCOMPATIBILITY (MATERIALS TO AVOID): N/A
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION OR BYPRODUCTS: N/A
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: May occur _____ Will not occur: __X__
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: N/A
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HEALTH HAZARD DATA
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ROUTE(S) OF ENTRY:
Inhalation? Yes Skin?: Yes Ingestion?: Yes
HEALTH HAZARDS (ACUTE AND CHRONIC): WARNING PHENOL AND
BASIC FUCHSIN
ARE CANCER SUSPECT AGENTS! Avoid all routes of exposure.
POISON! Vapors harmful! Methanol may be fatal or cause
blindness if swallowed. Phenol causes skin & eye burns and can
be absorbed through skin. Inhalation can cause nausea,
drowsiness and vomiting.
CARCINOGENICITY:
NTP?: N/A IARC MONOGRAPHS?: N/A OSHA
REGULATED?: N/A
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE: Numbness of skin. Burns to skin &
eyes, nausea, drowsiness and vomiting.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: N/A
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES: CALL A PHYSICIAN! If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is
difficult give oxygen.
EYE OR SKIN CONTACT: Flush immediately with water for at least 15
minutes. CALL A PHYSICIAN!
INGESTION: If conscious - induce vomiting - follow with spoonful of
castor oil. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY!
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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: Isolate
the
area. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Cover with sand or
earth. Containerize for proper disposal. Avoid contamination of
waterways.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: In accordance with all current local, state
and federal environmental regulations.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS: Avoid all routes of exposure. Keep container
tightly sealed. Keep away from heat, flames and sparks. Use
care when handling. Do not breathe vapors.
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CONTROL MEASURES
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RESPIRATORY PROTECTION (Specify Type): Approved respirator
VENTILATION: Local Exhaust __X__
Mechanical (General) __X__
PROTECTIVE GLOVES: Rubber
EYE PROTECTION: Safety goggles/face shield
OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING OR EQUIPMENT: Approved work clothes
WORK/HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Use care when handling. Avoid all routes of
exposure.
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