=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ACETO-CARMINE, 74-6530
MSDS Date:01/04/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00D003549
MSDS Number: BXGDT
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY
Address:2700 YORK ROAD
City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215
Country:US
Info Phone Num:910-584-0381
Emergency Phone Num:800-227-1150
CAGE:59896
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY CO
Address:2700 YORK RD
Box:City:BURLINGTON
State:NC
ZIP:27215-3387
Country:US
Phone:800-227-1150/910-584-0381
CAGE:59896

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

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID (CERCLA)
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
Fraction by Wt: 45%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM/15 STEL; 9495
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:CARMINE
CAS:1390-65-4
RTECS #:FH8891000
Fraction by Wt: 0.75%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
Fraction by Wt: 54.25%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE
    SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE GASTORINTESTINAL DISCOMFORT. MAY CAUSE
    IRRITATION TO RESPIRATORY TRACT.
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 IRRITATAION, SKIN IRRITATION, RESPIRATORY
    TRACT IRRITATION, GI TRACT IRRITATION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRE-EXISTING CONDITIONS OF
    RESPIRATORY SYSTEM.

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

First Aid:EYES: FLUSH WITH WATER FOR 15 MINUTES WHILE HOLDING EYELIDS
    OPEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN: REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
    WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSIST, GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION. INH ALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. RESTORE BREATHING. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IF OCCURS,
    KEEP HEAD BELOW HIPS. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:NOT GIVEN
Lower Limits:NOT GIVEN
Upper Limits:NOT GIVEN
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS SHOULD WEAR SELF CONTAINED
    BREATHING APPARATUS AND FULL PROTECTIVE GEAR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:VAPORS MAY TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES TO AN
    IGNITION SOURCE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATED AREA OF SPILL. ELIMINATE ALL
    SOURCES OF IGNITION. REMOVE ALL NON-ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL FROM AREA.
    CLEAN-UP PERSONNEL SHOULD WEAR PROPER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND
    CLOTHING. ABSORB MATERIAL WITH  SUITABLE ABSORBANT AND CONTAINERIZE
    FOR DISPOSAL.
Neutralizing Agent:SOIDUM BICARBONATE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTAINER CLOSED AND STORE IN A
    COOL PLACE AWAY FROM ANY IGNITION SOURCE. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN
    OR EYES.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:A NIOSH APPROVED CHEMCIAL CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR
    SHOULD BE WORN IF PEL OR TLV IS EXCEEDED.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST IS PREFERRED. MECHANICAL VENTILATION IS
    ACCEPTABLE.
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE, RUBBER, PVC OR EQUIVALENT.
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF CHEM SAF GOGG & FACESHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT, APRON, EYE WASH, SAFETY SHOWER, &
    SPILL CLEANUP MATERIALS.
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:C1
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 & Reference:NOT GIVEN
Solubility in Water:100% COMPLETE.
Appearance and Odor:DARK RED LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:99%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS, ALKALIS, MINERAL ACIDS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NO INFORMATIN AVAILABLE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LOCAL,
    STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.ACETIC ACID 5000LBS:CERCLA SEC 103 &
    RCRA (CORROSIVITY).ACETIC ACID (D002)IS CONSIDERED HAZ CHEM WASTE
    IF & WHEN IT'S DIS CARDED.

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