MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC -- GIEMSA STAIN  -- 6550-00N082300
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GIEMSA STAIN
MSDS Date:02/04/1987
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N082300
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL INC
Box:800
City:PARIS
State:KY
ZIP:40362
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-539-1600
Emergency Phone Num:314-539-1600;314-982-5000
CAGE:23104
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT CHEMICAL WORKS LTD
Address:600 DELMAR
City:POINTE CLAIRE QUE CAN H9R
CAGE:23104
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:62910

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

Ingred Name:GIEMSA STAIN
CAS:51811-82-6
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALATION: NO INFORMATION
    FOUND, BUT COMPOUND SHOULD BE HANDLED AS A POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARD.
    INGESTION: NO INFORMATION FOUND, BUT COMPOUND SHOULD BE HANDLED AS
    A POTENTIAL HEALTH HAZARD. SKIN  CONT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. EYE
    CONT: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION. CHRONIC EXPOSURE: NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT.
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

First Aid:INHAL: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG, GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
    BRTHG IS DFCLT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL PHYS. INGEST: CALL PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY. SKIN: REMOVE ANY CONTAMD CLTHG. WASH W/SOAP OR MILD
    DETERGENT &  WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS. GET MED ATTN IF IRRIT
    DEVELOPS/PERSISTS. EYE: WASH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR @ LST 15 MINS,
    LIFTING LOWER & UPPER EYELIDS OCCASNLY. GET MED ATTN IMMEDIATELY.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE ANY MEANS SUITABLE FOR EXTINGUISHING
    SURROUNDING FIRE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA & FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NOT CONSIDERED TO BE FIRE OR EXPLOSION
    HAZARD.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK OR SPILL. CLEAN-UP
    PERSONNEL MAY REQ NIOSH APPRVD RESP PROT FROM DUST. SPILLS: SWEEP
    UP & CONTAINERIZE FOR RECLAMATION/DISPOSAL. VACUUMING OR WET
    SWEEPING MAY BE USED TO AVOID D UST DISPERSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER,
    STORED IN COOL, DRY, VENTILATED AREA. PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL
    DAMAGE. ISOLATE FROM INCOMPATIBLE SUBSTANCES.
Other Precautions:WARNING! MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED/INHALED. MAY
    CAUSE IRRITATION. DO NOT BREATHE DUST. AVOID CONT W/EYES, SKIN &
    CLOTHING. KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

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

Respiratory Protection:FOR CONDITIONS OF USE WHERE EXPOSURE TO DUST IS
    APPARENT, A NIOSH APPRVD DUST/MIST RESPIRATOR MAY BE WORN. FOR
    EMERGENCIES, A NIOSH APPRVD SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS MAY
    BE NECESSARY.
Ventilation:LOC EXHAUST SYS WHICH CAPTURES CONTAMINANT AT ITS SOURCE IS
    REC TO PVNT DISPERSION OF CONTAMINANT INTO WORKROOM AIR.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPRVD EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER . CLEAN
    BODY-COVERING CLTHG. CONT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN WHEN (SUPDAT)
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
OTHER PROT EQUIP: WORKING WITH THIS MATERIAL.

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:572F,300C
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:NO INFORMATION FOUND
Solubility in Water:NO INFORMATION FOUND
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE-BLACK CRYSTALS.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NO INFORMATION FOUND.
Stability Condition to Avoid:STABLE UNDER ORDINARY CONDITIONS OF USE
    AND STORAGE.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO INFORMATION FOUND.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:WHATEVER CANNOT BE SAVED FOR RECLAMATION MAY BE
    DELIVERED TO AN APPRVD WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY. ENSURE COMPLIANCE
    WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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