MAY-GRUNWALD STAIN

 

    Safety Data Sheet

 

 

1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:

Prepared with non-polychromed (non-oxidized) Methylene Blue and Eosin Y.

Synonyms:  none known

CAS No.:  Not available.

Molecular Weight:  Not available

Chemical Formula:  Not available

 

2. COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS:

Chemical Name                           CAS No.             Percent              Hazardous

May-Grunwald Stain                                   N/A                                                          No 

 

 

3.HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION:

Emergency Overview

Appearance: Dark green- dark brown. CAUTION!   May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation. 

Target Organs:

 

Potential Health Effects

Eyes: May cause eye irritation.

Skin: May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.

Ingestion: May cause irritation of digestive tract.  May be harmful if swallowed.  

Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.

Chronic: Not available.

 

4. FIRST AID MEASURES:

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothes and shoes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls water or milk to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. NEVER give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical attention if irritation or symptoms appear.

Inhalation: Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear.

Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

 

 

5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES:

General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH approved or equivalent, and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.

Extinguishing Media: In case of fire use water spray to cool fire expose containers.  Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.

Flash Point: Not available.

Auto-ignition Temperature: Not available.

Explosion Limits, Lower / Upper: Not available.

NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 0; Flammability: 0; Instability: 0.

 

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES:

General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.

Spills/Leaks: Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

 

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE:

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. . Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.

Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.  

 

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION:

Engineering Controls:

Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Exposure Limits

Chemical Name                                                                                                                                                                    ACGIH                   NIOSH                    OSHA - Final PEL’s

May-Grunwald Stain                                 None listed         None listed         None listed

OSHA Vacated PELs: May-Grunwald Stain: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.

 

Personal Protective Equipment

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA’s eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.

Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

 

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES:

Physical State : Crystalline powder

Appearance:  Dark green – dark brown

Odor: Not available

Freezing/Melting Point:  Not available.

pH: Not available.

Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Not available.

Vapor Density (Air = 1):  Not available.

Evaporation Rate: Not available.

Viscosity: Not available.

Boiling Point: Not available.

Decomposition Temperature: Not available.

Solubility:  soluble in water.

Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.

 

10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY:

Chemical Stability: Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.

Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials

Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Irritating and toxic fumes and gases.

Hazardous Polymerization:  Will not occur.

 

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

RTECS:CAS#  Unlisted

LD50/LC50:CAS#  Not available

Carcinogenicity: May-Grunwald Stain :Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.

Epidemiology: Not available.

Teratogenicity:  Not available.

Reproductive Effects: Not available.

Neurotoxicity:  Not available.

Mutagenicity:  Not available.

Other Studies: Not available.

 

12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION:

Environmental Fate: No information available.

Environmental Toxicity: No data available.

 

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS:

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.

US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

RCRA P-Series: None listed.

RCRA U-Series: None listed.

 

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION:

Not regulated.

 

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION:

US FEDERAL

TSCA

CAS#  May-Grunwald Stain is not listed on the TSCA inventory.

Health & Safety Reporting List

None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.

Chemical Test Rules

None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.

Section 12b

None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.

TSCA Significant New Use Rule

None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.

 

 

SARA

CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs

None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.

SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances

None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.

Section 313

No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.

Clean Air Act

This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.

Clean Water Act

None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.

OSHA

None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.

STATE

May-Grunwald Stain is not present on state lists from CA, PA, MA, MN, FL, or NJ.

California No Significant Risk Level: None of the chemicals in this product are listed.

 

EUROPEAN/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS

European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives

Hazardous Symbols:  Not available

Risk Phrases: Not available.

Safety Phrases:    S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes.