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MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION: CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION:
PRODUCT NAME Hematoxylin PRODUCT NAME Hematoxylin
CATALOG NO. H-3401 CATALOG NO. H-3401
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:
Ethylene glycol, Alum Sulfate STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:
Less than 1%: Hematoxylin, Acetic Acid, Sodium iodate STABILITY Stable
MATERIALS TO AVOID Strong oxidizers
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION: CONDITIONS TO AVOID Direct Sunlight
LD50 : 4700mg/kg, rat, oral (CAS# 107-21-1) HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION Does not occur
LD50 : 6207mg/kg, rat, oral (CAS# 10043-01-3) HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
LD50 : Not available (CAS# 517-28-2)
LD50 : 3530mg/kg, rat, oral (CAS# 64-19-7) DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:
LD50 : 119mg/kg, mouse, ipr (CAS# 7681-55-2) STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED Flush to
sewer if allowed or collect on absorbent and dispose in approved land fill.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION: WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD Flush to sewer if allowed or dispose
CAS # 107-21-1, 10043-01-3, 517-28-2, 64-19-7, 7681-55-2 according to federal, state, or local law.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION:
APPEARANCE Purple liquid MELTING POINT n/a RESPIRATORY PROTECTION n/a
SOLUBILITY IN WATER Complete BOILING POINT 124 deg C VENTILATION Use only with adequate ventilation.
SPECIFIC GRAVITY 1.033 EVAPORATION RATE <1 PROTECTIVE GLOVES NEEDED Yes
EYE PROTECTION NEEDED Yes
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:
FLASH POINT Not known FLAMMABLE LIMITS IN AIR n/a HANDLING AND STORAGE:
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE Store in
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES Use respirator. Toxic gases refrigerator
can be evolved: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Combustible liquid OTHER INFORMATION:
The information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet is believed to be accurate
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION: but it is the responsibility of the user to determine the applicability of these data to the
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE 50ppm (airborne) formulation of necessary safety precautions. Vector Laboratories Inc. shall not be
ACUTE EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE Direct contact irritate eyes. held responsible for any damage resulting from the use of the above product or the
Prolonged exposure may have toxic effects on kidney, liver, blood, or information contained in this Material Safety Data Sheet.
central nervous system
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:
FIRST AID MEASURES: Data not yet available.
EMERGENCY AND FIRST AID PROCEDURES Wash affected area thoroughly
with water. Irrigate eyes for at least 15 min. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. REGULATORY INFORMATION:
Call a physician immediately.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:
SKIN CONTACT Repeated exposure causes irritation
EYE CONTACT Causes irritation
INHALATION Exposure above threshold will cause irritation
INGESTION Harmful if swallowed
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