SIGMA CHEMICAL CO SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DIV -- MALACHITE GREEN SOLUTION  -- 6550-01-449-4353
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:MALACHITE GREEN SOLUTION
MSDS Date:07/13/1999
FSC:6550
NIIN:01-449-4353
Status Code:A
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63103-2530
Country:US
Info Phone Num:314-771-5765
Emergency Phone Num:1-314-771-5765
Resp. Party Other MSDS Num.:3632XA
CAGE:0DK69
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SIGMA CHEMICAL CO SIGMA DIAGNOSTICS DIV
Address:3050 SPRUCE ST
Box:City:ST LOUIS
State:MO
ZIP:63103-2530
Country:US
Phone:314-771-5765
CAGE:0DK69

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

Ingred Name:MALACHITE GREEN OXALATE, CERTIFIED; CATALOG NUMBER M9015
CAS:2437-29-8
RTECS #:BQ1190000
= Wt:1.5

Ingred Name:ACETIC ACID, GLACIAL; CATALOG NUMBER A0657
CAS:64-19-7
RTECS #:AF1225000
= Wt:.1
OSHA PEL:25 MG/M3;10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:25 MG/M3;10 PPM
ACGIH STEL:37 MG/M3;15 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:GLYCEROL SIGMS GRADE; CATALOG NUMBER G9012
CAS:56-81-5
RTECS #:MA8050000
= Wt:17.
OSHA PEL:15 MG/M3
ACGIH TLV:10 MG/M3

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

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:IRRITANT.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND
    SKIN.

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

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY
    OF WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ABSORB ON SAND OR
    VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE
    AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

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

Other Protective Equipment:WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CATALOG #: HT80-2-8.

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

HCC:F6

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
    AFTERBURN AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.

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