BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES -- 66761 CRYSTAL VIOLET  -- 6810-00D002240
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:66761 CRYSTAL VIOLET
MSDS Date:10/05/1986
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:CRYSTAL VIOLET:
    (4-(BIS(P-(DIMETHYLAMINO)PHENYL)METHYLENE)-2,5-CYCLOHEXADIEN-1-XLID
    ENE)DIMETHYL-AMMONIUM CHLORIDE
CAS:548-62-9
RTECS #:BO9000000
Fraction by Wt: 0.4%

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL (ETHANOL)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Fraction by Wt: 12%
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192

Ingred Name:AMMONIUM OXALATE
CAS:1113-38-8
RTECS #:RO2750000
Fraction by Wt: 0.8%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:PRODUCT IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES AND MILDLY TOXIC.
Effects of Overexposure:EYE:SEVERE IRRITATION.
    INHALED:DROWSINESS,NAUSEA. INGESTION:G/I IRRITATION,NAUSEA,POSSIBLE
    BLINDNESS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH WITH WATER 15 MIN. SKIN:WASH WITH SOAP & WATER.
    INHALED:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. INGESTED:DRINK QUANTITIES OF MILK OR
    WATER. INDUCE VOMITING. FOR EYE CONTACT,INHALED,INGESTED,GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTI ON.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:48F/9C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL,CARBON DIOXIDE,WATER,SPRAY,FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

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

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE UP WITH PAPER TOWELS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL,DRY AREA,AWAY FROM
    EXCESSIVE HEAT AND IGNITION SOURCES.

=============  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:PLASTIC/SURGICAL RUBBER
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES
Work Hygienic Practices:USE GOOD CHEMICAL HYGIENE PRACTICE.
Supplemental Safety and Health

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

HCC:F3
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE LIQUID,PUNGENT ODOR

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE REPORTED
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE REPORTED
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE REPORTED.HMIS:EXPECT NORMAL
    PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE I/A/W FEDERAL,STATE,LOCAL REGULATIONS

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