Kit Components
01/31/2007
Product code Description
212524 Gram Stain Set
Components:
212524a Gram Crystal Violet
212524b Gram Decolorizer
212524c Gram Iodine
212524d Gram Safranin
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Material Safety Data Sheet
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Date Prepared: 01/31/2007 Reviewed On: 01/08/2007
1 Identification of substance:
路 Product name: Gram Crystal Violet
(Gram Stain Set)
路 Catalog number: 212524
路 Manufacturer/Supplier:
BD Diagnostic Systems
7 Loveton Circle
Sparks, MD 21152
Telephone: (410) 771-0100 or (800) 638-8663
路 Information department: Technical services
路 Emergency information:
In case of a chemical emergency, spill, fire, exposure, or accident contact BD Diagnostic Systems at
(410)771-0100 or (800) 638-8663, or ChemTrec at (800) 424-9300.
2 Composition/Data on components:
路 Chemical characterization
路 Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
路 Dangerous components: Void
3 Hazards identification
路 Hazard description:
Xn Harmful
路 Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R 52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
路 Classification system
The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and
expanded upon from company and literature data.
路 HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
HEALTH 2 Health = 2
Fire = 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
路 General information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore provide medical observation for at
least 48 hours after the accident.
路 After inhalation Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
路 After skin contact Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
路 After eye contact Rinse opened eye for 15 minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
路 After swallowing Immediately call a doctor.
(Contd. on page 2)
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Product name: Gram Crystal Violet
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 1)
路 Information for doctor Show this product label or this MSDS.
路 The following symptoms may occur:
Headache
Dizziness
5 Fire fighting measures
路 Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, ABC multipurpose dry chemical or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol
resistant foam.
路 Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
路 Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
路 Measures for environmental protection: Wipe up with damp sponge or mop.
路 Measures for cleaning/collecting: No special measures required.
7 Handling and storage
路 Handling
路 Information for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
路 Information about protection against explosions and fires: Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
路 Storage
路 Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: 15 - 30 C
路 Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from oxidizing agents.
Do not store together with acids.
路 Further information about storage conditions: Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
路 Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
路 Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
67-63-0 isopropanol
EL (Canada (English)) Short-term value: 500 ppm
Long-term value: 400 ppm
Skin
PEL (USA) 980 mg/m鲁, 400 ppm
REL (USA) Short-term value: 1225 mg/m鲁, 500 ppm
Long-term value: 980 mg/m鲁, 400 ppm
TLV (USA) Short-term value: (1230) mg/m鲁, (500) ppm
Long-term value: (983) mg/m鲁, (400) ppm
NIC-200; 491; 400; 984; A 4
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Product name: Gram Crystal Violet
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 2)
64-17-5 ethanol
EL (Canada (English)) 1000 ppm
PEL (USA) 1900 mg/m鲁, 1000 ppm
REL (USA) 1900 mg/m鲁, 1000 ppm
TLV (USA) 1880 mg/m鲁, 1000 ppm
67-56-1 methanol
EL (Canada (English)) Short-term value: 250 ppm
Long-term value: 200 ppm
Skin
PEL (USA) 260 mg/m鲁, 200 ppm
REL (USA) Short-term value: 325 mg/m鲁, 250 ppm
Long-term value: 260 mg/m鲁, 200 ppm
Skin
TLV (USA) Short-term value: 328 mg/m鲁, 250 ppm
Long-term value: 262 mg/m鲁, 200 ppm
Skin; BEI
路 Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
路 Personal Protective Equipment
路 General protective and hygienic measures
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
路 Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure, use a chemical fume hood or a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
路 Protection of hands:
Chemical resistant gloves (i.e. nitrile, or equivalent).
路 Eye protection: Safety glasses
路 Body protection: Protective work clothing (lab coat).
9 Physical and chemical properties:
路 General Information
Liquid
Form:
Purple
Color:
Characteristic
Odor:
路 Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Not applicable
路 Flash point:
Product is not self igniting.
路 Auto igniting:
(Contd. on page 4)
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Product name: Gram Crystal Violet
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 3)
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
路 Danger of explosion:
Not determined
路 Density:
路 Solubility in / Miscibility with
Slightly soluble
Water:
路 Solvent content:
9.8 %
Organic solvents:
10 Stability and reactivity
路 Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
路 Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
路 Dangerous products of decomposition:
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2)
Ammonia (NH4)
11 Toxicological information
路 Acute toxicity:
路 LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
64-17-5 ethanol
Oral LD50 3450 mg/kg (MOU)
7060 mg/kg (rat)
548-62-9 C.I. Basic Violet 3
Oral LD50 96 mg/kg (mou)
路 Primary irritant effect:
路 on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
路 on the eye: Irritating effect.
路 Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
路 Additional toxicological information:
Irritant
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for
preparations:
12 Ecological information:
路 Ecotoxical effects:
路 Acquatic toxicity:
This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour values for fish are greater
than 100 mg/l
路 Other information:
The ecological effects have not been thoroughly investigated, but currently none have been identified.
(Contd. on page 5)
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Product name: Gram Crystal Violet
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 4)
路 General notes: Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water.
13 Disposal considerations
路 Product:
路 Recommendation
Must not be disposed of with solid waste.
Must adhere to official regulations.
路 Uncleaned packagings:
路 Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14 Transport information
路 DOT regulations:
-
路 Hazard class:
路 Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
路 ADR/RID class: -
路 Maritime transport IMDG:
-
路 IMDG Class:
路 Marine pollutant: No
路 Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
路 ICAO/IATA Class: -
15 Regulations
路 SARA Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)
67-63-0 isopropanol
64-17-5 ethanol
67-56-1 methanol
路 TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
67-63-0 isopropanol
64-17-5 ethanol
67-56-1 methanol
548-62-9 C.I. Basic Violet 3
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients is listed.
(Contd. on page 6)
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Product name: Gram Crystal Violet
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 5)
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
64-17-5 ethanol
路 Carcinogenicity categories
路 IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
67-63-0 isopropanol 3
路 NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
64-17-5 ethanol A4
路 Product related hazard information:
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR), and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
路 Hazard symbols:
Xn Harmful
路 Hazard-determining components of labeling:
ethanol
isopropanol
C.I. Basic Violet 3
methanol
路 Risk phrases:
40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
路 Safety phrases:
7 Keep container tightly closed.
16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
25 Avoid contact with eyes.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
路 National regulations
路 Technical instructions (air):
Class Share in %
III 9.8
路 Water hazard class: Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): hazardous for water.
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Product name: Gram Crystal Violet
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 6)
16 Other information:
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither
Becton,Dickinson and Company or any of its subsidiaries assumes any liabilities whatsoever for the
accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be
used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we can not guarantee that these are
the only hazards that exist.
路 Department issuing MSDS: Safety and Environment Department
路 Contact: Technical Service Representative
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Material Safety Data Sheet
acc. to ISO/DIS 11014
Date Prepared: 01/31/2007 Reviewed On: 01/08/2007
1 Identification of substance:
路 Product name: Gram Decolorizer
(Gram Stain Set)
路 Catalog number: 212524
路 Manufacturer/Supplier:
BD Diagnostic Systems
7 Loveton Circle
Sparks, MD 21152
Telephone: (410) 771-0100 or (800) 638-8663
路 Information department: Technical services
路 Emergency information:
In case of a chemical emergency, spill, fire, exposure, or accident contact BD Diagnostic Systems at
(410)771-0100 or (800) 638-8663, or ChemTrec at (800) 424-9300.
2 Composition/Data on components:
路 Chemical characterization
路 Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
路 Dangerous components:
67-63-0 isopropanol 75.0%
67-64-1 acetone 25.0%
3 Hazards identification
路 Hazard description:
Xi Irritant
F Highly flammable
路 Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 36 Irritating to eyes.
路 Classification system
The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and
expanded upon from company and literature data.
路 HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
HEALTH 2 Health = 2
Fire = 3
FIRE 3
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
路 General information No special measures required.
路 After inhalation Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
路 After skin contact Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
路 After eye contact Rinse opened eye for 15 minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
(Contd. on page 2)
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Date Prepared: 01/31/2007 Reviewed On: 01/08/2007
Product name: Gram Decolorizer
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 1)
路 After swallowing Call a doctor immediately.
路 Information for doctor Show this product label or this MSDS.
路 The following symptoms may occur:
Headache
Dizziness
5 Fire fighting measures
路 Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, ABC multipurpose dry chemical or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol
resistant foam.
路 Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
路 Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
路 Measures for environmental protection: Wipe up with damp sponge or mop.
路 Measures for cleaning/collecting:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders).
路 Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7 Handling and storage
路 Handling
路 Information for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
路 Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
路 Storage
路 Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: 15 - 30 C
路 Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
Do not store with chloroform.
Do not store with halogens.
路 Further information about storage conditions: Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
路 Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
(Contd. on page 3)
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Date Prepared: 01/31/2007 Reviewed On: 01/08/2007
Product name: Gram Decolorizer
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 2)
路 Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
67-63-0 isopropanol
EL (Canada (English)) Short-term value: 500 ppm
Long-term value: 400 ppm
Skin
PEL (USA) 980 mg/m鲁, 400 ppm
REL (USA) Short-term value: 1225 mg/m鲁, 500 ppm
Long-term value: 980 mg/m鲁, 400 ppm
TLV (USA) Short-term value: (1230) mg/m鲁, (500) ppm
Long-term value: (983) mg/m鲁, (400) ppm
NIC-200; 491; 400; 984; A 4
67-64-1 acetone
EL (Canada (English)) Short-term value: 500 ppm
Long-term value: 250 ppm
PEL (USA) 2400 mg/m鲁, 1000 ppm
REL (USA) 590 mg/m鲁, 250 ppm
TLV (USA) Short-term value: 1782 mg/m鲁, 750 ppm
Long-term value: 1188 mg/m鲁, 500 ppm
BEI
路 Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
路 Personal Protective Equipment
路 General protective and hygienic measures
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
路 Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure, use a chemical fume hood or a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation.
路 Protection of hands:
Chemical resistant gloves (i.e. nitrile, or equivalent).
路 Eye protection: Safety glasses
路 Body protection: Protective work clothing (lab coat).
9 Physical and chemical properties:
路 General Information
Liquid
Form:
Colorless
Color:
Clear
Alcohol-like
Odor:
(Contd. on page 4)
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Product name: Gram Decolorizer
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 3)
路 Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: 56.1 - 82.0掳C
-6.7掳C
路 Flash point:
425.0掳C
路 Ignition temperature:
Product is not self igniting.
路 Auto igniting:
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapor
路 Danger of explosion:
mixtures are possible.
路 Explosion limits:
3.5 Vol %
Lower:
18.0 Vol %
Upper:
186.0 hPa
路 Vapor pressure at 20掳C:
2.0 - 2.1 g/cm3
路 Density at 20掳C:
路 Solubility in / Miscibility with
Soluble
Water:
路 Solvent content:
100.0 %
Organic solvents:
10 Stability and reactivity
路 Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
路 Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
路 Dangerous products of decomposition: Carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2)
11 Toxicological information
路 Acute toxicity:
路 Primary irritant effect:
路 on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
路 on the eye: Irritating effect.
路 Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
路 Additional toxicological information:
Irritant
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for
preparations:
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Product name: Gram Decolorizer
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 4)
12 Ecological information:
路 Ecotoxical effects:
路 Acquatic toxicity:
This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour values for fish are greater
than 100 mg/l
路 Other information:
The ecological effects have not been thoroughly investigated, but currently none have been identified.
路 General notes: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
13 Disposal considerations
路 Product:
路 Recommendation
Must not be disposed of with solid waste.
Must adhere to official regulations.
路 Uncleaned packagings:
路 Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14 Transport information
路 DOT regulations:
9
路 Hazard class:
路 Identification number: UN3316
II
路 Packing group:
路 Proper shipping name: CHEMICAL KITS
9
路 Label
路 Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
9 (M11) Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
路 ADR/RID class:
3316
路 UN-Number:
II
路 Packaging group:
路 Maritime transport IMDG:
9
路 IMDG Class:
(Contd. on page 6)
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Date Prepared: 01/31/2007 Reviewed On: 01/08/2007
Product name: Gram Decolorizer
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 5)
3316
路 UN Number:
9
路 Label
II
路 Packaging group:
F-A,S-P
路 EMS Number:
No
路 Marine pollutant:
路 Proper shipping name: CHEMICAL KITS
路 Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
9
路 ICAO/IATA Class:
3316
路 UN/ID Number:
9
路 Label
II
路 Packaging group:
路 Proper shipping name: CHEMICAL KITS
15 Regulations
路 SARA Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)
67-63-0 isopropanol
路 TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
All ingredients are listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 Carcinogenicity categories
路 IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
67-63-0 isopropanol 3
路 NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
67-64-1 acetone A4
(Contd. on page 7)
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Date Prepared: 01/31/2007 Reviewed On: 01/08/2007
Product name: Gram Decolorizer
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 6)
路 Product related hazard information:
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR), and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
路 Hazard symbols:
Xi Irritant
F Highly flammable
路 Hazard-determining components of labeling:
isopropanol
acetone
路 Risk phrases:
11 Highly flammable.
36 Irritating to eyes.
路 Safety phrases:
7/9 Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.
16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
路 National regulations
路 Technical instructions (air):
Class Share in %
III 100.0
16 Other information:
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither
Becton,Dickinson and Company or any of its subsidiaries assumes any liabilities whatsoever for the
accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be
used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we can not guarantee that these are
the only hazards that exist.
路 Department issuing MSDS: Safety and Environment Department
路 Contact: Technical Service Representative
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Date Prepared: 01/31/2007 Reviewed On: 01/08/2007
1 Identification of substance:
路 Product name: Gram Iodine
(Gram Stain Set)
路 Catalog number: 212524
路 Manufacturer/Supplier:
BD Diagnostic Systems
7 Loveton Circle
Sparks, MD 21152
Telephone: (410) 771-0100 or (800) 638-8663
路 Information department: Technical services
路 Emergency information:
In case of a chemical emergency, spill, fire, exposure, or accident contact BD Diagnostic Systems at
(410)771-0100 or (800) 638-8663, or ChemTrec at (800) 424-9300.
2 Composition/Data on components:
路 Chemical characterization
路 Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
路 Dangerous components:
7553-56-2 iodine 27.0%
7681-11-0 potassium iodide 53.0%
3 Hazards identification
路 Hazard description:
Xn Harmful
路 Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
路 Classification system
The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and
expanded upon from company and literature data.
路 HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
HEALTH 2 Health = 2
Fire = 0
FIRE 0
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
路 General information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore provide medical observation for at
least 48 hours after the accident.
路 After inhalation Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
路 After skin contact Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
(Contd. on page 2)
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Date Prepared: 01/31/2007 Reviewed On: 01/08/2007
Product name: Gram Iodine
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 1)
路 After eye contact Rinse opened eye for 15 minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
路 After swallowing Immediately call a doctor.
路 Information for doctor Show this product label or this MSDS.
5 Fire fighting measures
路 Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, ABC multipurpose dry chemical or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol
resistant foam.
路 Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or resulting gases:
In certain fire conditions, traces of other toxic gases cannot be excluded.
路 Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
路 Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
路 Measures for environmental protection: Wipe up with damp sponge or mop.
路 Measures for cleaning/collecting: No special measures required.
路 Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7 Handling and storage
路 Handling
路 Information for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
路 Information about protection against explosions and fires: No special measures required.
路 Storage
路 Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: 15 - 30 C
路 Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from oxidizing agents.
Store away from reducing agents.
Do not store with ammonia and salts, aluminum, bromine triflourides and trichloridess, chemically
active metals, and carbides.
路 Further information about storage conditions: Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
路 Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
(Contd. on page 3)
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Date Prepared: 01/31/2007 Reviewed On: 01/08/2007
Product name: Gram Iodine
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 2)
路 Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
7553-56-2 iodine
EL (Canada (English)) R2
PEL (USA) Short-term value: C 1 mg/m鲁, C 0.1 ppm
REL (USA) Short-term value: C 1 mg/m鲁, C 0.1 ppm
TLV (USA) Short-term value: C 1 mg/m鲁, C 0.1 ppm
路 Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
路 Personal Protective Equipment
路 General protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
路 Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure, use a chemical fume hood or a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
路 Protection of hands:
Chemical resistant gloves (i.e. nitrile, or equivalent).
路 Eye protection: Safety glasses
路 Body protection: Protective work clothing (lab coat).
9 Physical and chemical properties:
路 General Information
Liquid
Form:
Dark brown
Color:
Characteristic
Odor:
路 Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: Not determined
Not applicable
路 Flash point:
Product is not self igniting.
路 Auto igniting:
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
路 Danger of explosion:
Not determined
路 Density:
路 Solubility in / Miscibility with
Soluble
Water:
2.275 +/- 0.2
路 pH-value:
路 Solvent content:
0.0 %
Organic solvents:
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Date Prepared: 01/31/2007 Reviewed On: 01/08/2007
Product name: Gram Iodine
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 3)
10 Stability and reactivity
路 Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
路 Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
路 Dangerous products of decomposition:
Iodine compounds
Sulfur oxides (SOx)
Carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2)
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
11 Toxicological information
路 Acute toxicity:
路 Primary irritant effect:
路 on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
路 on the eye: Irritating effect.
路 Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
路 Additional toxicological information:
Harmful
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for
preparations:
12 Ecological information:
路 Ecotoxical effects:
路 Other information:
The ecological effects have not been thoroughly investigated, but currently none have been identified.
路 General notes: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
13 Disposal considerations
路 Product:
路 Recommendation
Must not be disposed of with solid waste.
Must adhere to official regulations.
路 Uncleaned packagings:
路 Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14 Transport information
路 DOT regulations:
-
路 Hazard class:
路 Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
路 ADR/RID class: -
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Product name: Gram Iodine
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 4)
路 Maritime transport IMDG:
-
路 IMDG Class:
路 Marine pollutant: No
路 Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
路 ICAO/IATA Class: -
15 Regulations
路 SARA Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
7681-11-0 potassium iodide
7553-56-2 iodine
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 Carcinogenicity categories
路 IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 Product related hazard information:
Observe the general safety regulations when handling chemicals
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR), and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
路 Hazard symbols:
Xn Harmful
路 Hazard-determining components of labeling:
iodine
potassium iodide
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Product name: Gram Iodine
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 5)
路 Risk phrases:
20/21 Harmful by inhalation and in contact with skin.
路 Safety phrases:
9 Keep container in a well-ventilated place.
23 Do not breathe fumes / aerosol
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
16 Other information:
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither
Becton,Dickinson and Company or any of its subsidiaries assumes any liabilities whatsoever for the
accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be
used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we can not guarantee that these are
the only hazards that exist.
路 Department issuing MSDS: Safety and Environment Department
路 Contact: Technical Service Representative
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1 Identification of substance:
路 Product name: Gram Safranin
(Gram Stain Set)
路 Catalog number: 212524
路 Manufacturer/Supplier:
BD Diagnostic Systems
7 Loveton Circle
Sparks, MD 21152
Telephone: (410) 771-0100 or (800) 638-8663
路 Information department: Technical services
路 Emergency information:
In case of a chemical emergency, spill, fire, exposure, or accident contact BD Diagnostic Systems at
(410)771-0100 or (800) 638-8663, or ChemTrec at (800) 424-9300.
2 Composition/Data on components:
路 Chemical characterization
路 Description: Mixture of the substances listed below with nonhazardous additions.
路 Dangerous components:
64-17-5 ethanol 19.0%
67-56-1 methanol 1.0%
3 Hazards identification
路 Hazard description:
Xn Harmful
路 Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 10 Flammable.
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
路 Classification system
The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and
expanded upon from company and literature data.
路 HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
HEALTH *0 Health = *0
Fire = 2
FIRE 2
Reactivity = 0
REACTIVITY 0
4 First aid measures
路 General information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore provide medical observation for at
least 48 hours after the accident.
路 After inhalation Seek medical treatment in case of complaints.
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Product name: Gram Safranin
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 1)
路 After skin contact Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
路 After eye contact Rinse opened eye for 15 minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
路 After swallowing Immediately call a doctor.
路 Information for doctor Show this product label or this MSDS.
路 The following symptoms may occur:
Dizziness
Headache
5 Fire fighting measures
路 Suitable extinguishing agents
CO2, ABC multipurpose dry chemical or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol
resistant foam.
路 Protective equipment: No special measures required.
6 Accidental release measures
路 Person-related safety precautions: Not required.
路 Measures for environmental protection: Wipe up with damp sponge or mop.
路 Measures for cleaning/collecting: No special measures required.
路 Additional information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling.
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
7 Handling and storage
路 Handling
路 Information for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
路 Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
路 Storage
路 Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: 15 - 30 C
路 Information about storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store together with oxidizing and acidic materials.
路 Further information about storage conditions: Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
8 Exposure controls and personal protection
路 Additional information about design of technical systems: No further data; see item 7.
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Product name: Gram Safranin
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 2)
路 Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
64-17-5 ethanol
EL (Canada (English)) 1000 ppm
PEL (USA) 1900 mg/m鲁, 1000 ppm
REL (USA) 1900 mg/m鲁, 1000 ppm
TLV (USA) 1880 mg/m鲁, 1000 ppm
67-56-1 methanol
EL (Canada (English)) Short-term value: 250 ppm
Long-term value: 200 ppm
Skin
PEL (USA) 260 mg/m鲁, 200 ppm
REL (USA) Short-term value: 325 mg/m鲁, 250 ppm
Long-term value: 260 mg/m鲁, 200 ppm
Skin
TLV (USA) Short-term value: 328 mg/m鲁, 250 ppm
Long-term value: 262 mg/m鲁, 200 ppm
Skin; BEI
路 Additional information: The lists that were valid during the creation were used as basis.
路 Personal Protective Equipment
路 General protective and hygienic measures Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
路 Breathing equipment:
In case of brief exposure, use a chemical fume hood or a NIOSH/MSHA-approved respirator.
路 Protection of hands:
Chemical resistant gloves (i.e. nitrile, or equivalent).
路 Eye protection: Safety glasses
路 Body protection: Protective work clothing (lab coat).
9 Physical and chemical properties:
路 General Information
Liquid
Form:
Red
Color:
Characteristic
Odor:
路 Change in condition
Melting point/Melting range: Not determined
Boiling point/Boiling range: 79掳C
38.9掳C
路 Flash point:
425.0掳C
路 Ignition temperature:
Product is not self igniting.
路 Auto igniting:
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Product name: Gram Safranin
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 3)
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapor
路 Danger of explosion:
mixtures are possible.
路 Explosion limits:
6.5 Vol %
Lower:
22 Vol %
Upper:
59.0 hPa
路 Vapor pressure at 25掳C:
Not determined
路 Density:
路 Solubility in / Miscibility with
Soluble
Water:
路 Solvent content:
20.0 %
Organic solvents:
10 Stability and reactivity
路 Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
路 Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
路 Dangerous products of decomposition:
Carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2)
Nitrogen oxides (NOx)
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
11 Toxicological information
路 Acute toxicity:
路 LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
64-17-5 ethanol
Oral LD50 3450 mg/kg (MOU)
7060 mg/kg (rat)
路 Primary irritant effect:
路 on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
路 on the eye: Irritating effect.
路 Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
路 Additional toxicological information:
Harmful
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for
preparations:
12 Ecological information:
路 Ecotoxical effects:
路 Acquatic toxicity:
This material is not expected to be toxic to aquatic life. The LC50/96-hour values for fish are greater
than 100 mg/l
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Product name: Gram Safranin
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 4)
路 Other information:
The ecological effects have not been thoroughly investigated, but currently none have been identified.
路 General notes: Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water.
13 Disposal considerations
路 Product:
路 Recommendation
Must not be disposed of with solid waste.
Must adhere to official regulations.
路 Uncleaned packagings:
路 Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.
14 Transport information
路 DOT regulations:
9
路 Hazard class:
路 Identification number: UN3316
III
路 Packing group:
路 Proper shipping name: CHEMICAL KITS
9
路 Label
路 Land transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
9 (M11) Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles
路 ADR/RID class:
3316
路 UN-Number:
III
路 Packaging group:
1993 Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (ethanol)
路 Description of goods:
路 Maritime transport IMDG:
9
路 IMDG Class:
3316
路 UN Number:
9
路 Label
III
路 Packaging group:
F-A,S-P
路 EMS Number:
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Product name: Gram Safranin
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 5)
No
路 Marine pollutant:
路 Proper shipping name: CHEMICAL KITS
路 Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
9
路 ICAO/IATA Class:
3316
路 UN/ID Number:
9
路 Label
III
路 Packaging group:
路 Proper shipping name: CHEMICAL KITS
15 Regulations
路 SARA Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 SARA Section 313 (specific toxic chemical listings)
64-17-5 ethanol
67-56-1 methanol
路 TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act)
64-17-5 ethanol
67-56-1 methanol
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause cancer
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 California Proposition 65 - Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
64-17-5 ethanol
路 Carcinogenicity categories
路 IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
路 TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
64-17-5 ethanol A4
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Product name: Gram Safranin
(Gram Stain Set)
(Contd. of page 6)
路 Product related hazard information:
This product has been classified according to the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations
(CPR), and the MSDS contains all of the information required by the CPR.
路 Hazard symbols:
Xn Harmful
路 Hazard-determining components of labeling:
ethanol
methanol
路 Risk phrases:
10 Flammable.
40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
路 Safety phrases:
7 Keep container tightly closed.
16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
路 National regulations
路 Technical instructions (air):
Class Share in %
III 20.0
16 Other information:
To the best of our knowledge, the information contained herein is accurate. However, neither
Becton,Dickinson and Company or any of its subsidiaries assumes any liabilities whatsoever for the
accuracy or completeness of the information contained herein. Final determination of suitability of any
material is the sole responsibility of the user. All materials may present unknown hazards and should be
used with caution. Although certain hazards are described herein, we can not guarantee that these are
the only hazards that exist.
路 Department issuing MSDS: Safety and Environment Department
路 Contact: Technical Service Representative
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