BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES -- CRYSTAL VIOLET  -- 6810-00D002240
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CRYSTAL VIOLET
MSDS Date:11/13/1995
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D002240
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES
Address:603 HERON DRIVE
City:BRIDGEPORT
State:NJ
ZIP:08014
Info Phone Num:800-524-0294
Emergency Phone Num:800-524-0294
CAGE:0B0Y1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES INC
Address:200 COMMODORE DRIVE
Box:City:SWEDESBORO
State:NJ
ZIP:08085
Country:US
Phone:800-524-0294
CAGE:0B0Y1

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9596

Ingred Name:NON-HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NOT GIVEN FOR PRODUCT
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:CAN CAUSE EYE AND SKIN DAMAGE WITH
    EXPOSURE. INHALATION MAY CAUSE NAUSEA AND SENSITIZATION OF
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:THIS COMPOUND CONTAINS NO INGREDIENTS AT
    CONCENTRATIONS OF 0.1% OR GREATER THAT ARE CARCINOGENS OR SUSPECT
    CARCINOGENS.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE IRRITATION, EYE DAMAGE, SKIN IRRITATION,
    SKIN DAMAGE, NAUSEA, SENSITIZATION OF RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:MAY AFFECT PEOPLE WITH CHRONIC
    RESPIRATORY DISEASE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH AFFECTED AREA WITH
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF SOAP AND WATER. EYES: FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY
    WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IF IRRITATION
    PERSISTS. INGES TION: INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING TWO
    GLASSES OF WATER AND PRESSING FINGER DOWN THROAT. CONTACT A
    PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. CONTACT
    PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:48F/9C
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB WITH SAND, VERMICULITE OR SOME OTHER
    ABSORBENT.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE PRECAUTIONS FOR COMBUSTIBLE
    LIQUIDS. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES. GROUND PROCESSING EQUIPMENT.
    WASH HANDS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NOT NORMALLY NEEDED. USE NIOSH RESPIRATOR FOR
    ORGANIC VAPORS/MISTS SHOULD EXPOSURE EXCEED TLV.
Ventilation:USE LOCAL EXHAUST (HOOD) TO MAINTAIN EXPOSURE BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:NO OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING INDICATED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
    BEFORE EATING, DRINKING, SMOKING OR USING TOILET FACILITIES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:NOT GIVEN
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Pres:NOT GIVEN
Vapor Density:NOT GIVEN
Spec Gravity:NOT GIVEN
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE LIQUID, PUNGENT ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE REPORTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:PREVENT WASTE FROM CONTAMINATING SURROUNDING
    ENVIRONMENT. DISCARD ANY PRODUCT, RESIDUE, DISPOSAL CONTAINER OR
    LINER IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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