FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 850.00 Revision Date: June 18, 2001 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Section 1 — Chemical Product and Company Identification Wright's Staining Solution Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300 Section 2 — Composition, Information on Ingredients Wrights Stain (68988-92-1) 2.5%, Methyl Alcohol (67-56-1) 97.5% CAS#: None established Section 3 — Hazards Identification Deep blue-colored liquid with distinct odor of ethyl alcohol. FLINN AT-A-GLANCE Contains methyl alcohol. Highly toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Ingestion may cause blindness. Health-3 Body tissue irritant. Avoid all body tissue contact. Flammability-3 Flammable liquid, severe fire hazard. Reactivity-1 Exposure-1 Storage-3 0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard Section 4 — First Aid Measures Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid. Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately. Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes. External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes. Internal: Induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control at once. Section 5 — Fire Fighting Measures Class IB Flammable liquid. NFPA CODE Contains methyl alcohol. None established Flash Point: 52 F (CC); Explosion Limits: UEL: 36%, LEL: 6.0%; Autoignition Temperature: 867 F Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode. Section 6 — Accidental Release Measures Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand and absorbent material; deposit in sealed bag or container. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information. Section 7 — Handling and Storage Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #9. Store with stains, dyes, and indicators. Store in a dedicated flammables cabinet. If a flammables cabinet is not available, store in Flinn Saf-Stor can. Section 8 — Exposure Controls , Personal Protection Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron. Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire). Exposure guidelines: TWA 200 ppm, STEL 250 ppm as methyl alcohol (OSHA, NIOSH) © 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved. PAGE 1 OF 2 FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Wright's Staining Solution "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" MSDS #: 850.00 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: June 18, 2001 Section 9 — Physical and Chemical Properties Deep blue-colored liquid with distinct odor of ethyl alcohol. Section 10 — Stability and Reactivity Avoid contact with strong oxidizers. Shelf Life: Indefinite. Section 11 — Toxicological Information Acute effects: Poison, irritant, GI disturbances ORL-RAT LD50: 7500 mg/kg as methyl alcohol Chronic effects: N.A. IHL-RAT LC50: 64000 ppm/4H as methyl alcohol Target organs: Eyes, kidneys; methyl alcohol is proven to be SKN-RBT LD50: 15800 mg/kg as methyl alcohol more harmful to humans than to small animals. N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated. Section 12 — Ecological Information Data not yet available. Section 13 — Disposal Considerations Please consult with state and local regulations. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method 18b is one option. Section 14 — Transport Information Shipping Name: Methyl Alcohol Hazard Class: 3, Flammable liquid UN Number: UN1230 N/A = Not applicable Section 15 — Regulatory Information Not listed. Section 16 — Other Information Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals. This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal responsibility for use or reliance upon this data. FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. "Your Safer Source for Science Supplies" Need a Chemical Fast? - Order from Flinn flinn@flinnsci.com www.flinnsci.com P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Fax (866) 452-1436 PAGE 2 OF 2 © 2002 Flinn Scientific, Inc. All Rights Reserved.