CAMBRIDGE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INC -- CAMCO QUIK STAIN & QUIK STAIN II  -- 6550-01-165-6732
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CAMCO QUIK STAIN & QUIK STAIN II
MSDS Date:06/20/1994
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-165-6732
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CAMBRIDGE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INC
Address:6880 NW 17TH AVE
City:FT LAUDERDALE
State:FL
ZIP:33309
Country:US
Info Phone Num:305-971-4040
Emergency Phone Num:305-971-4040
Preparer's Name:TOM MAUATHNER
CAGE:1AD19
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CAMBRIDGE CHEMICAL PRODUCTS INC
Address:6880 NW 17TH AVE
Box:City:FT LAUDERDALE
State:FL
ZIP:33309
Country:US
CAGE:1AD19
Company Name:CAMBRIDGE DIAGNOSTIC PRODUCTS INC
Address:6880 NW 17TH AVE
Box:City:FT LAUDERDALE
State:FL
ZIP:33309-5000
Country:US
Phone:305-971-4040
CAGE:0P2F6

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

Ingred Name:METHYL ALCOHOL (METHANOL) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: 85-90%
Other REC Limits:NONE RECOMMENDED
OSHA PEL:S, 200 PPM
ACGIH TLV:S,200PPM/250STEL; 95
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  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:NO HEALTH HAZARDS ARE EXPECTED OR
    REPORTED WHEN USED AS DIRECTED BY MEDICAL LABORATORIES IN SMALL
    VOLUME. LEVEL OF EXPOSURE IS USUALLY VERY SMALL. PLEASE READ
    FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING SIGN OF EX POSURE & FIRST AID
    INSTRUCTION.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:PER MSDS:CARCINOGEICITY:NONE.
Effects of Overexposure:INHAL:PROLONGED OVEREXPOSURE CAUSES DIZZINESS,
    HEADACHE, NARCOTIC EFFECT. SKIN:OVEREXPOSURE CAUSES EXCESSIVE
    DRYNESS & MAY CAUSE DERMATITIS. EYES:CAUSES CORNEAL DAMAGE.
    INGEST:MAY BE FATAL. CAUSES BLI NDNESS & RENAL DISFUNCTION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:ASTHMA, EMPHYSEMA.

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

First Aid:SKIN:WASHH OFF W/SOAP & WATER. APPLY EMOLLIENT CREAM.
    EYES:IRRIGATE W/WATER OR EYEWASH FOR 15MINS. GET MED ATTN IMMED.
    INGEST:GET MED ATTN IMMED.

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

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:54.0F,12.2C
Lower Limits:6.0
Upper Limits:36.5
Extinguishing Media:CO2, DRY CHEMICAL FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ABSORB W/SUITABLE COMMERCIAL ABSORBENT. IN
    CASE ABSORBENT IS NOT AVAILABLE OR THERE IS A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD
    WASH DIRECTLY TO SEWER W/COLD WATER. CLEAN AREA WELL.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE @ROOM TEMP BETWEEN 50-90 DEGREES
    IN CLOSED CNTNRS AWAY FROM ANY SOURCE OF HEAT OR OPEN FLAME.
Other Precautions:AVOID BODILY CONTACT. REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING &
    WASH & TREAT AFFECTED AREAS OF THE BODY. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT
    NEAR OPEN FLAME.

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

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH APPROVED DISPOSABLE DUST & MIST
    RESPIRATORS (DM).
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST- MINIMUM RATE.
Protective Gloves:THIN POLYETHYLENE GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:LAB COAT.
Work Hygienic Practices:EYE WASH SHOULD BE AVAILABLE @WORKPLACE. DO NOT
    CONTAMINATE FOODSTUFF W/THIS PRODUCT. LAUNDER CONTAMIN BEF REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
PH 50% SOLN=6.5-7. WATER SOLUBILITY:WATER CAUSES PARTIAL PRECIPITATION.

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

HCC:F5
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:147F,64C
Vapor Pres:96
Vapor Density:1.11
Spec Gravity:0.83
pH:SUPPLM
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:3.5, (N-BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:VERY GOOD (SUPPLEM)
Appearance and Odor:DARK BLUE, LOW VISCOSITY LIQUID, CHARACTERISTIC
    METHYL ALCOHOL ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE EXPECTED.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE EXPECTED.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:OBSOLETE MATERIAL MAY BE INCINERATED OR RETURNED
    TO MANUFACTURER.

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