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Coulter® MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1 Company and Product Identiï¬cation
Product Name Wright Stain
Doc. ID 7547177-75 AC
Issued (year/month/day)
Part Number 7547177
Revised (year/month/day) 2006/04/13
Product Use For In Vitro Diagnostic Use. See product literature for details.
Series Name TruColor�
Manufacturer Manufactured for
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
4300 Harbor Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92835-3100, U.S.A.
ECREP Address:
Beckman Coulter Ireland, Inc.
Mervue Business Park,
Mervue, Galway, Ireland 353 91 774068
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Distributor and Refer to attached list, Document ID: 472050, for local distributor and
Emergency Phone No. emergency phone numbers.
Section 2 Composition and Information on Ingredients
Hazardous Ingredients: Meets Hazardous Criteria:
Chemical Name CAS # % by wt. EU US OSHA WHMIS
Methanol 67-56-1 99% F;R11 Yes Exempt
T;R23/24/25-
39/23/24/25
Wright’s Stain 68988-92-1 1% Yes Exempt
No
See Section 15 Regulatory Information for additional information on hazard classiï¬cations.
Section 3 Hazards Identiï¬cation
Emergency Overview
Purple; Transparent; Liquid; Alcohol odor
Flammable liquid and vapor.
CNS depressant. Eye, skin and respiratory tract irritant.
Toxic by inhalation, ingestion and skin contact.
Physical Hazards Flammable component of solution may present ï¬re hazard at elevated temperatures.
Potential Health May cause eye, skin and respiratory tract irritation and central nervous system
Effects Summary depression with headache, dizziness, nausea and unconsciousness.
Over-exposure may lead to redness, itching, burning of eyes and skin, tearing of
eyes, and blindness. Central nervous system depression that may result in coma and
death.
See Section 11 Toxicological Information for more detailed health information.
�2006 Beckman Coulter, Inc.
Global MSDS � English
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Section 3 Hazards Identiï¬cation (Continued)
Product Hazard EU: WHMIS: US OSHA:
Classiï¬cations F;R11 Exempt Hazardous
T;R39/23/24/25-23/24/25
Beckman Coulter Safety Flammability (Section V): 3 Code
Rating Health (Section XI): 2 0=none
Reactivity with Water (Section X): 0 1=slight
Contact (Section VIII): 2 2=caution
3=severe
Section 4 First Aid Measures
Inhalation If product is inhaled, move exposed individual to fresh air. If individual is not
breathing, begin artiï¬cial respiration immediately and obtain medical attention.
Eye Contact If product enters eyes, wash eyes gently under running water for 15 minutes or
longer, making sure that the eyelids are held open. If pain or irritation occur, obtain
medical attention.
Skin Contact In case of skin contact, flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. If pain or irritation occur, obtain medical
attention.
Ingestion If ingested, wash mouth out with water. If irritation or discomfort occurs, seek medical
attention.
Section 5 Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point 11.1°C(51.98°F)
Flammable Limits Lower flammable limit = 6.0%; Upper flammable limit = 36% (data for methyl alcohol)
Autoignition Temp. 464.1°C(867.38°F)
Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing media suitable for surrounding ï¬re.
Special Fire and Vapors form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors are heavier than air; ï¬re may flash
Explosion Hazards from ignition source back along vapor trail.
Hazardous Combustion Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of carbon.
Products
Protective Equipment Self-contained breathing apparatus is recommended for ï¬reï¬ghters.
for Fireï¬ghters
Section 6 Accidental Release Measures
Personal Precautions Use good laboratory procedures; avoid eye and skin contact.
Spill and Leak Absorb spilled material with an appropriate inert, non-flammable absorbent and
Procedures dispose according to local regulations.
Environmental Contain spill to prevent migration.
Precautions
Section 7 Handling and Storage
Handling Precautions Use in well ventilated area away from heat or ignition sources.
Use good laboratory procedures; avoid eye and skin contact.
Recommended Storage Keep away from incompatible material (see Section 10).
Conditions To maintain efï¬cacy, store according to the instructions in the product labeling.
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Section 8 Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Exposure Limits
US OSHA:
Methanol 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA
ACGIH:
Methanol Skin—potential signiï¬cant contribution to overall exposure
by the cutaneous route; 250 ppm STEL; 200 ppm TWA
DFG MAK:
Methanol 200 ppm MAK; 270 mg/m3 MAK; 800 ppm Peak; 1080 mg/m3 Peak; skin notation
Engineering Controls Use in well ventilated area.
Respiratory Protection Under normal conditions, the use of this product should not require respiratory
protection. If overexposure should occur and ventilation is not adequate to maintain
airborne concentrations at acceptable levels, the use of respiratory protection should
be evaluated by a qualiï¬ed professional.
Eye Protection Safety glasses or chemical goggles should be worn to prevent eye contact.
Skin Protection Impervious gloves, such as Nitrile or equivalent, should be worn to prevent skin
contact.
Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State Liquid
Color Purple
Transparency Transparent
Odor Alcohol odor
Odor Threshold Methanol geometric mean air odor threshold = 160 ppm (detectable); 690 ppm (rec-
ognizable)
pH Not applicable
Boiling Point 64.5°C(148.1°F)
Melting Point -98°C(-144.4°F)
Speciï¬c Gravity 0.791 @20°C
Vapor Pressure 97 mm Hg @25°C
Vapor Density 1.1 (air=1)
Evaporation Rate 5.91 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility
Water Miscible
Organic Miscible with alcohol and ether
Section 10 Stability and Reactivity
Stability Stable in closed containers under normal temperatures and pressures.
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Section 10 Stability and Reactivity (Continued)
Hazardous Strong oxidizers
Incompatibilities Acids
Metals and metallic compounds
Hazardous Thermal decomposition may produce oxides of carbon.
Decomposition Products
Conditions to Avoid Avoid contact with heat, ignition sources and incompatible materials.
Section 11 Toxicological Information
Toxicity Data
for Hazardous Ingredients
Methanol Inhalation LC50 Rat: 83.2 mg/L/4H; Inhalation LC50 Rat: 64000 ppm/4H; Oral
LD50 Rat: 5628 mg/kg; Dermal LD50 Rabbit: 15800 mg/kg
Primary Routes The most likely routes of exposure are skin and eye contact. Inhalation may occur if
of Exposure mists are formed in product use.
Potential Effects of Methanol may cause irritation to skin, eyes and respiratory systems. Ingestion
Acute Exposure and absorption through the skin may cause kidney impairment and blindness.
Overexposure may lead to acidosis, convulsions, circulatory collapse, respiratory
failure and death.
Potential Effects of Frequent or long-term exposure may result in central nervous system depression,
Chronic Exposure conjunctivitis and dermatitis. Animal studies indicate repeated ingestion of small
amounts can cause severe kidney damage.
Symptoms of Symptoms of overexposure may include: eye, skin, nose and throat irritation;
Overexposure headache, weakness, dizziness, confusion, nausea and vomiting. Severe cases
may exhibit difï¬culty in breathing, irregular heartbeat, reddish colored skin,
unconsciousness, convulsions, coma and death. Symptoms may be delayed for
several hours after exposure.
Carcinogenicity No ingredients in this product are listed as carcinogens by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, OSHA
or 67/548/EEC Annex I.
Other Effects None identiï¬ed.
Conditions Aggravated Individuals with eye, skin or kidney disorders may ï¬nd these conditions aggravated by
by Exposure exposure to this product.
Section 12 Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity No information available.
Biodegradability No information available.
Mobility No information available.
Section 13 Disposal Considerations
Waste Disposal Dispose of waste product, unused product and contaminated packaging in compliance
with federal, state and local regulations. If unsure of the applicable requirements,
contact the authorities for information.
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Section 14 Transport Information
Shipping Information Shipping Name Methanol Solution
UN/ID Number 1230
Packing Group II
IATA Hazard Class 3 Flammable Liquids
Subsidiary Risk 6.1 Toxic substances
Special Provisions A104; A113
IATA ERG Code 3P
IMDG Hazard Class 3 Flammable liquids
Subsidiary Risk 6.1 Toxic substances
Special Provisions 279
Marine Pollutant No
US DOT Hazard Class 3 Flammable liquid
Subsidiary Risk 6.1 Toxic substances
Special Provisions Not applicable
NAERG Number 131
European ADR ADR Classiï¬cation 3Flammable Liquids
Classiï¬cation Code/ FT1
Subsidiary Risk Toxic substances 6.1
Canadian TDG PIN 1230
TDG Classiï¬cation 3 Flammable Liquids
Subsidiary Risk 6.1 Toxic substances
Special Provisions 43
NAERG Number 131
Section 15 Regulatory Information
US Federal and State Regulations
SARA 313 Methanol is subject to reporting requirements of Section 313, Title III of SARA.
CERCLA RG’s, Methanol is listed.
40 CFR 302.4
California Proposition 65 No ingredients listed
Massachusetts MSL Methanol is listed.
New Jersey Dept. of Methanol is listed.
Health RTK List
Pennsylvania RTK Methanol is listed.
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Section 15 Regulatory Information (Continued)
EU Labeling Classiï¬cation
Classiï¬cation Risk and Safety Phrases
F R11 Highly flammable.
Highly R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
flammable
R39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in
T contact with skin and if swallowed.
S16 Keep away from sources of ignition—No smoking.
Toxic
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
the label where possible).
S7 Keep container tightly closed.
Canada
This product is exempt from WHMIS label and MSDS requirements.
PIN: 1230
Ingredients on Ingredient Methanol
Disclosure List:
Ingredients with unknown Product is exempt
toxicological properties:
Section 16 Other Information
For further information, please contact your local Beckman Coulter representative.
WHILE BECKMAN COULTER, INC. BELIEVES THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN IS VALID AND ACCURATE, BECKMAN COULTER MAKES NO WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION AS TO ITS VALIDITY, ACCURACY, OR CURRENCY. BECKMAN COULTER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE OR OTHERWISE RESPONSIBLE IN ANY WAY FOR USE
OF EITHER THIS INFORMATION OR MATERIALS TO WHICH IT APPLIES. DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS MAY BE SUBJECT TO LOCAL LAWS OR REGULATIONS.
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