MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
SECTION 1 - PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION AND USE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (PIN):
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Wrights Stain, Regular (Solution) WT130X
PRODUCT USE
MANUFACTURERS NAME: SUPPLIERS NAME:
Xenex Labs XENEX LABORATORIES INC.
STREET ADDRESS: STREET ADDRESS:
2402 CANOE AVENUE
CITY: PROVINCE: CITY: PROVINCE:
COQUITLAM B.C.
POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO: POSTAL CODE: EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO:
SPE100 V3K 6C2 (CHEMTREC) 1-800-424-9300
SECTION 2 - HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
% CAS NUMBER LD50 / LC50 OF INGREDIENT
/ CHEMICAL FORMULA
(SPECIFY SPECIES) (SPECIFY ROUTE AND DOSE)
Wrights Stain, Regular (Solution)
Wrights Stain <0.5 68988-92-1 Not Available Not Available
Potassium Phosphate monobasic <0.1 7778-77-0 Not Available Not Available
Sodium Phosphate, dibasic <0.1 7558-79-4 Not Available Not Available
Methyl alcohol <100 67-56-1 RAT ORAL 5628 mg/kg
RABBIT DERMAL 15800 mg/kg
RAT VAPOR 64000ppm 4 hours
SECTION 3 - PHYSICAL DATA
PHYSICAL STATE AND APPEARANCE ODOR TASTE ODOR THRESHOLD (ppm)
Liquid (Clear, Dark purple) Not Available Not Available Not Available
MELTING POINT (C) BOILING POINT (C) VAPOR PRESSURE VAPOR DENSITY VOLATILITY
-98掳C (-144掳F) 64.5掳C (148.1掳F) 12.3 kPa 11.1 Not Available
pH SPECIFIC GRAVITY COEFF. WATER/OIL DIST. DISPERSION PROPERTIES / SOLUBILITY
Not Available 0.8 Not Available Easily soluble in cold water, hot water.
SECTION 4 - FIRE AND EXPLOSION DATA
NO YES
FLAMMABILITY IF YES, UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS?
Flammable - Highly flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat. Forms an explosive mixture with air due
to its low flash point. Explosive when mixed with Chloroform + sodium methoxide and diethyl zinc. It boils violently and
explodes. Explosive in the form of vapor when exposed to heat or flame. Vapor may travel considerable distance to
source of ignition and flash back. When heated to decomposition, it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.
CAUTION: MAY BURN WITH NEAR INVISIBLE FLAME (Methyl alcohol)
MEANS OF EXTINCTION
SMALL: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do NOT use water jet.
FLASHPOINT (C) AND METHOD FLAMMABLE LIMITS (% BY VOLUME) CRITICAL TEMPERATURE
Closed Cup 12掳C (53掳F) UPPER: 36% LOWER: 7% 240掳C (464掳F)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE (C) HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
464掳C (867.2掳F) (CO,CO2) Oxides of carbon. Acrid smoke and fume
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
WT130X
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Wrights Stain, Regular (Solution)
SECTION 5 - REACTIVITY DATA
YES NO IF NO, UNDER WHICH CONDITIONS?
CHEMICAL STABILITY
The product is stable - Avoid Heat, ignition sources, incompatible materials.
NO YES
INCOMPATIBILITY WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES IF SO, WHICH ONES?
Reactive with oxidizing agents, metals, acids.
REACTIVITY, AND UNDER WHAT CONDITIONS
May attack some forms of plastic, rubber, and coatings. May react with metallic aluminum and generate hydrogen gas.
Can react vigorously with oxidizers. Violent reaction with alkyl aluminum salts, acetyl bromide, chloroform + sodium
methoxide, chromic anhydride, cyanuric chlorite, lead perchlorate, phosphorous trioxide, nitric acid. Exothermic reaction
with sodium hydroxide + chloroform. Incompatible with beryllium dihydride, metals (potassium and magnesium),
oxidants (barium perchlorate, bromine, sodium hypochlorite, chlorine, hydrogen peroxide), potassium tert-butoxide,
carbon tetrachloride, alkali metals, metals (aluminum, potassium magnesium, zinc), and dichlormethane. Rapid
autocatalytic dissolution of aluminum, magnesium or zinc in 9:1 methanol + carbon tetrachloride - sufficiently vigorous to
be rated as potentially hazardous.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Methanol in water is rapidly biodegraded and volatilized. Aquatic hydrolysis, oxidation, photolysis, adsorption to
sediment, and bioconcentration are not significant fate processes. The half-life of methanol in surface water ranges from
24 hrs. to 168 hrs. Based on its vapor pressure, methanol exists almost entirely in the vapor phase in the ambient
atmosphere. It is degraded by reaction with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals and has an estimated half-life of
17.8 days. Methanol is physically removed from air by rain due to its solubility. Methanol can react with NO2 in polluted
to form methyl nitrate. The half-life of methanol in air ranges from 71 hrs. (3 days) to 713 hrs. (29.7 days) based on
photooxidation half-life in air. (Methyl alcohol)
SECTION 6 - TOXICOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
ROUTE OF ENTRY
INGESTION
INHALATION
SKIN CONTACT SKIN ABSORPTION EYE CONTACT
EFFECTS OF ACUTE EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Slightly hazardous in case
of skin contact (permeator). Severe over-exposure can result in death. May cause eye and skin irritation. May be
absorbed through skin. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May affect behavior, gastrointestinal tract,
respiration, lungs, and blood, and heart. Ingestion: May be harmful and affect eyes (cause blindness) if swallowed. May
cause gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. May affect behavior, brain, peripheral and
central nervous systems, blood, metabolism, and sense organs, liver, urinary system (kidneys) Narcotic. (Methyl alcohol)
EFFECTS OF CHRONIC EXPOSURE TO PRODUCT
MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells, bacteria and/or yeast. [Methyl alcohol].
TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified POSSIBLE for human [Methyl alcohol].
DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Reproductive system/toxin/male [POSSIBLE] [Methyl alcohol].
The substance is toxic to eyes. The substance may be toxic to blood, kidneys, lungs, liver, brain, peripheral nervous
system, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS). Repeated or prolonged
exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may
produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs. Passes through the placental
barrier. May affect genetic material. May cause birth defects and adverse reproductive effects (paternal and maternal
effects and fetotoxicity ) based on animal studies. (Methyl alcohol)
EXPOSURE LIMITS IRRITANCY OF PRODUCT SENSITIZATION OF PRODUCT
TWA: 200 STEL: 250 (ppm) [Canada] Yes Not Available
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY MUTAGENICITY
TERATOGENICITY CARCINOGENICITY
Possible Possible Yes Not Available
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
WT130X
PRODUCT IDENTIFIER
Wrights Stain, Regular (Solution)
SECTION 7 - PREVENTATIVE MEASURE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
GLOVES (SPECIFY) RESPIRATOR (SPECIFY) EYE (SPECIFY)
Yes ( impervious ) Approved / Certified respirator Safety goggles, face shield
FOOTWEAR (SPECIFY) CLOTHING (SPECIFY) OTHER (SPECIFY)
No Coveralls / Lab coat Eyewash equipment nearby
ENGINEERING CONTROLS (SPECIFY eg. VENTILATION, ENCLOSED PROCESS)
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their
respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station
location.
LEAK AND SPILL PROCEDURE
Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
Flammable liquid. Poisonous liquid.
WASTE DISPOSAL
According to local, provincial, and federal regulations.
HANDLING PROCEDURES AND EQUIPMENT
Keep locked up.. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material.
Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/ vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient
ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment. If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or
the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from incompatibles such as oxidizing agents, metals, acids.
STORAGE REQUIREMENTS
Store in a segregated and approved area. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed
and sealed until ready for use. Avoid all possible sources of ignition (spark or flame).
SPECIAL SHIPPING INFORMATION
Not a DOT controlled material
SECTION 8 - FIRST AID MEASURES
SPECIFIC MEASURES
In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
SKIN
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water
may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical
attention immediately.
Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of
EYES
water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
INHALATION
oxygen. Get medical attention immediately.
INGESTION If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give
anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or
waistband. Get medical attention immediately.
IF IRRITATION PERSISTS AND IN ALL OTHER CASES, GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SECTION 9 - PREPARATION DATE OF M.S.D.S.
All chemicals may pose unknown hazards and should be used with caution. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) applies only to the material as packa
If this product is combined with other materials, deteriorates, or becomes contaminated, it may pose hazards not mentioned in this MSDS. It shall be the us
responsibility to develop proper methods of handling and personal protection based on the actual conditions of use. While this MSDS is based on technical
data judged to be reliable, Xenex Laboratories Inc. assumes no responsibility for the completeness or accuracy of the information contained herein.
PREPARED BY (GROUP, DEPARTMENT, ETC.) PHONE NUMBER DATE:
CONTROL DEPARTMENT (604) 552 3031 February 26 2007
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