EMS CAT AL OG NO:       26090-XX

                                    EMS PR ODUCT :    Alcoholic Congo R ed

                                    DAT E:                  04/ 02/ 2002

                                    PAGE NUMB ER :          One of 3





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COMMON NAME: Alcoholic Congo Red Solution



             HAZ AR DOUS I NGR EDI ENT S / I DENT I T Y I NFOR MAT I ON



1. Ethyl Alcohol; (C2H5OH) CAS# 46-17-5   68.4%

   Synonyms: Ehanl, alcohol, anhydrous T XDS ORL-Rat LD50: 13.7 G/Kg



2. Methyl Alcohol; (CH3OH) CAS# 67-56-1    3.6%

   Synonyms: Wood Alcohol, methanol, carbinol, Methyl 01, Wood Spirit

   RT EC No. PC

        S        1400000 T XDS SCU-MUS LD50: 6000 mg/kg



3. I sopropanol (CH3CHOHC  H3) C AS# 67-63-0 8%

   Synonyms; 2 propanol, I sopropyl Alcohol; Dimethylcarbinol; I PA

   RT EC No.: NT 805000 T XDS Orl-dog LD50: 6000 mg/kg

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4. Congo Red; (C32H22O2N6S2NA2) C   AS# 573-58-0 0.2%

   Synonyms: Sodium Diphenyl-bis-alpha-napthylamine Sulfonite, Direct Red 28

   RCES# QK14000000 T XDS inv-rat LD50: 190mg/kg



5. Sodium Chloride, AC Reagent (NaC C

                      S            1) AS# 7647-14-5 T XDS ORL-Rat

   LD50: 300mg/kg



                     PHYS I CAL / CHEMI CAL CHAR ACT ER I S T I CS



B OI L I NG POI NT : N/A

VAPOR PR ES S UR E (mmhG.): N/A

VAPOR DENS I T Y (AI R = 1): N/A

S PECI FI C GR AVI T Y (H20= 1): N/A

MEL T I NG POI NT : N/A

EVAPOR AT I ON R AT E (B UT YL ACET AT E= 1): N/A

S OL UB I L I T Y I N W AT ER : Yes

APPEAR ANCE AND ODOR : Brick-red solution with alcohol odor.



                       FI R E AND EXPL OS I ON HAZ AR D DAT A



FL AS H POI NT (MET HOD US ED): N/A

FL AMMAB L E L I MI T S : N/A

EXT I NGUI S HI NG MEDI A: C  arbon dioxide, dry chemical

S PECI AL FI R E FI GHT I NG PR OCEDUR ES : Firefighters should wear self-contained

breathing apparatus operated in positive pressure mode and full protective clothing.

UNUS UAL FI R E AND EXPL OS I ON HAZ AR DS : May emit toxic and corrosive fumes.



                                  R EACT I VI T Y DAT A



UNS T AB L E _ _ _ _     S T AB L E : _ _ XX_ _

CONDI T I ONS T O AVOI D: Heat, flames and sparks

I NCOMPAT I B I L I T Y (Mat er ials t o Avoid): Chromic acid, I odine, Mercuric Oxide,

leat Perchlorite, C hloroform

HAZ AR DOUS DECOMPOS I T I ON OR B YPR ODUCT S :

HAZ AR DOUS POL YMER I Z AT I ON: May Occur____ Will not Occur __XX_

CONDI T I ONS T O AVOI D:



                                HEAL T H HAZ AR D DAT A



R OUT E(S ) OF ENT R Y: I nhalation, Skin I ngestion

HEAL T H HAZ AR DS (ACUT E AND CHR ONI C): POI SON! Vapors harmful! May be

fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Liquid causes eye irritation. I nhalation may cause

drowsiness, nausea and vomiting.

CAR CI NOGENI CI T Y:

        NT P: N/A      I AR C MONOGR APHS ?: N/A              OS HA R EGUL AT ED: N/A









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S I GNS AND S YMPT OMS OF EXPOS UR E: I rritation to skin & eyes, drowsiness,

nausea and vomiting. Prolonged exposure to excessive concentrations of ethanol may

result in an irritation to mucus membranes. Overexposure can result in acidosis or

permanent loss of vision.

MEDI CAL CONDI T I ONS GENER AL L Y AGGR AVAT ED B Y EXPOS UR E: N/A

EMER GENCY AND FI R S T AI D PR OCEDUR ES : C               ALL A PHYSI C AN! I f swallowed, if

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conscious, induce vomiting at once then give 2 teaspoons of baking soda in a glass of

water. C   over eyes to exclude light. I f I NHALED remove to fresh air. I f not breathing,

give artificial respiration. I f breathing is difficult give oxygen.



                   PR ECAUT I ONS FOR S AFE HANDL I NG AND US E



S T EPS T O B E T AKEN I N CAS E MAT ER I AL I S R EL EAS ED OR S PI L L ED: Wearing

proper protective gear, eliminate all sources of ignition. Absorb on sand earth or

vermiculite, carefully sweep up and containerize for proper disposal.

W AS T E DI S POS AL MET HOD: I n accordance with all current local, state and federal

environmental regulations.

PR ECAUT I ONS T O B E T AKEN I N HANDL I NG AND S T OR I NG: Flammable. Keep

away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container well sealed. Avoid breathing vapor.

Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

OT HER PR ECAUT I ONS : DO NOT CONT AMI NAT E W AT ER W AYS !



                                  CONT R OL MEAS UR ES



R ES PI R AT OR PR OT ECT I ON (S PECI FY T YPE): An appropriate NI OSH approved

respirator of organic vapor.

VENT I L AT I ON: Local Exhaust , Mechanical (General)

PR OT ECT I VE CL OT HI NG OR EQUI PMENT : Approved work clothes, Rubber G    loves,

Face Shield.

W OR K/ HYGI ENI C PR ACT I CES : Avoid all routes of exposure. Use care when

handling.









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