GEOMETRIC DATA INC DIV OF SMITHKLINE BECKMAN CORP -- 756314 HEMASTAIN WRIGHT STAIN SOLUTION -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:756314  HEMASTAIN WRIGHT STAIN SOLUTION
MSDS Date:02/01/1995
FSC:NIIN:Submitter:F BT
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:GEOMETRIC DATA INC DIV OF SMITHKLINE BECKMAN CORP
Address:ELMWOOD COURT THREE 601 ELMWOOD AVE
City:SHARON HILL
State:PA
ZIP:19079
Country:US
Info Phone Num:610-237-2140
Emergency Phone Num:610-237-2140
CAGE:62556
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:GEOMETRIC DATA INC DIV OF SMITHKLINE BECKMAN CORP
Address:ELMWOOD COURT THREE 601 ELMWOOD AVE
Box:City:SHARON HILL
State:PA
ZIP:19079
Country:US
Phone:610-237-2140
CAGE:62556

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

Ingred Name:METHANOL
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
> Wt:99.
OSHA PEL:260 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:262 MG/M3;200 PPM
ACGIH STEL:328 MG/M3;250 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: MAY CAUSE VISUAL
    DISTURBANCE/BLINDNESS. INGESTION: BURNING OF THE GASTROINTESTINAL
    TRACT & TOXIC EFFECTS. SWALLOWING MORE THAN 2 OUNCES OF METHANOL
    CAN CAUSE DEATH.  EYES: BURNING. SKIN: M AY BE ABSORBED, BURNING
    W/REPEATED/PROLONGED CONTACT.  OVEREXPOSURE TO EYES MAY CAUSE
    CORNEAL DAMAGE/VISUAL IMPAIRMENT & SKIN DERMATITIS. MAY AFFECT THE
    CNS, CARDIOVASCULAR, LIVER/BLOOD DISORDERS.
Effects of Overexposure:DROWSINESS, INTOXICATION, HEADACHE, VISUAL
    DISTURBANCES, COUGHING, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, COLLAPSE, BURNING,
    WATERING, SWELLING & REDNESS, ITCHING, FATIGUE, NAUSEA, VISUAL
    BLURRING, DEPRESSION, SHALLOW  RESPIRATION, CYANOSIS, COMA,
    HYPOTENSION, DILATED PUPILS
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM ASTHMA,
    HYPERTENSION, EYE, LUNG, LIVER/KIDNEY DISORDERS/TAKING CENTRALLY
    ACTING DRUGS/ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO THIS
    SUBSTANCE.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE CPR.
    INGESTION: INDUCE VOMITING ONLY IF CONSCIOUS. EYES: WASH W/WATER
    FOR 15 MINS. SKIN: WASH W/SOAP & WATER. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN
    ALL CASE S. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: IN CASE OF INGESTION/MASSIVE
    INHALATION, OBSERVE VICTIM AS AN INPATIENT BECAUSE SLOW METABOLISM
    CAUSES A LATENT PERIOD OF 24 HOURS BETWEEN EXPOSURE & ACIDOSIS &
    BLINDNESS.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:=12.C, 53.6F
Lower Limits:6.7
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM, HALON, WATER MIST/FOG AS
    SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING & SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS. KEEP FIRE EXPOSED CONTAINERS COOL W/WATER
    SPRAY.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HEAT WILL BUILD PRESSURE & MAY RUPTURE
    CLOSED STORAGE CONTAINERS. MAY BURN W/INVISIBLE FLAME. MIXTURES
    W/WATER AS LOW AS 21% BY VOLUME ARE STILL FLAMMABLE. CAN CORRODE
    CERTAIN METALS, INCLUDING ALUMIN UM, ZINC & GENERATE HYDROGEN GAS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:PROTECT FROM IGNITION. WEAR PROTECTIVE
    CLOTHING & USE APPROVED RESPIRATOR EQUIPMENT. ABSORB MATERIAL IN AN
    ABSORBENT & REMOVE TO A SAFE LOCATION FOR DISPOSAL BY APPROVED
    METHODS. IF RELEASED TO THE EN VIRONMENT, COMPLY W/ALL REGULATORY
    NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. CERCLA REPORTABLE QUANTITY IS 5000 LBS.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AWAY FROM HEAT/SOURCES OF
    IGNITION.  STORE IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT CONTROLLED ROOM
    TEMPERATURE FROM 59-86F IN AN AREA APPROVED FOR THE STORAGE OF
    FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS.
Other Precautions:CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS. FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

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

Respiratory Protection:NOT REQUIRED
Ventilation:USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE/IMPERMEABLE
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SPLASH GOGGLES/GLASSES
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING W/LONG SLEEVES. EYE WASH
    STATION.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE. WASH HANDS & ARMS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING THIS
    MATERIAL.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

Boiling Pt:=65.C, 149.F
Vapor Pres:100
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.79
Evaporation Rate & Reference:(BUAC=1): 5
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:DARK BLUE LIQUID W/PUNGENT ALCOHOLIC ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:>99

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS & REACTIVE METALS WHICH WILL DISPLACE HYDROGEN
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT & OTHER IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:INCOMPLETE COMBUSTION CAN GENERATE CO
    & OTHER TOXIC VAPORS SUCH AS FORMALDEHYDE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS. METHANOL IS AN EPA HAZARDOUS WASTE. NO. D001
    IGNITABLE.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:FLAMMABLE LIQUID PROPER SHIPPING NAME: METHANOL
    SOLUTIONS. UN NUMBER 1230.

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:METHANOL IS SUBJECT TO THE REPORTING
    REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 313 OF TITLE III OF THE SUPERFUND
    AMENDMENTS & REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1986 SARA & 40 CFR PART 372.

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