Date 2/1/98
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET (MSDS)
NEWMAN LAMPERT MILK SMEAR STAIN --- LW MODIFICATION
XYLENE-CANADIAN
SECTION 1 - Identification
Product Name Milk Smear Stain
Manufacturer's Name Applied Research Institute
Chemical Name methylene Blue
Manufacturer's Address 3 N Simm Lane
Chloride in Xylene & Ethanol
Newtown, CT 06470
(denatured)
Telephone
Number 203-270-7692
Chemical Family Hydrocarbon & Dye
SECTION 2 - Hazard Rating
Corrosive
Hazard Classification: Health
Poisonous Flammability
Reactivity
Composition: Component
Concentration
Cas. No.
Criterion &
Value
Xylene
45%
1330-20-7
TLV (skin)
5ppm
Methanol
5%
67-56-1
TLV
200ppm
Glacial Acetic Acid
.5%
64-19-7
Ethanol
48%
64-17-5
TLV 1000ppm
Methylene Blue
.1%
61-73-4
Basic Fushsin
.03%
SECTION 3 - Physical Properties
Appearance and Odor Blue liquid with sweet odor
Boiling Point ( F) 229 Specific
Gravity (Water = 1) .84
Solubility in Water 50%
Vapor Pressure (mmHg) 6 Vapor Density
(Air = 1) 3.7 Evaporation Rate (9.5
= 1)
Reacts if Exposed to: Light NO Air NO
Heat YES Water NO
Strong Oxidizer
NO
SECTION 4 - Fire or explosion Data
Flash Point ( F) 80
Autoignition Temperature ( F) 95 EST
LEL (%) 8.6 (calculated) UEL (%) 18.8
(calculated)
Extinguishing Media Carbon Dioxide or dry chemical
Water may be ineffective
Special Firefighting Procedure Self contained breathing equipment
should be used and full face piece
Unusual Fire or Explosion Protection Vapors may flow along surfaces to distant
sources and flash back
SECTION 5 - Health Data
TLV 200 ppm
Criterion
Xylene content
Effects of Overexposure Contact with skin has a defatting effect causing drying and
irritation. Inhalation of
vapors of vapors may cause nausea, vomiting, lightheadedness or headache. Inhalation
of excessive
may cause depression, dizziness, confusion or collapse. Chronic effects of
over-exposure may include
kidney and/or liver damage.
Emergency and First Aid Procedures
Ingestion Do not
induce vomiting. If conscious, cautiously give warm water, then mineral oil
followed by hot
coffee or strong tea.
Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult
give oxygen.
Skin
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Eye
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical
help.
Irritant: Skin Primary Eye Primary Inhalation primary
SECTION 6 - Reactivity
Stable X
Unstable
Conditions to Avoid
Incompatibly Strong oxidizing agent
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Hazardous Polymerization: No X
Yes
Conditions to Avoid
Corrosive: No Yes
X Materials
SECTION 7 - Spills and Leaks
Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled Wear self-contained
breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing. Shut off ignition sources. No flares, smoking, or flames
in area. Stop leak if you can do
so without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Take up with sand or other
non-combustible absorbent
material and place into container for later disposal. Flush area with water.
Waste or Disposal Precautions Dispose in accordance with all Federal, State and
Local environmental
regulations.
SECTION 8 - Special Protection
Respirators: No Yes X
Type Cannister type approved for organic vapors
Ventilation: Use the guidelines recommended by the American Conference of Governmental
Industrial Hygienists
in the current edition of "Industrial Ventilation", considering the TLV, Lower
Explosive (Flammable) Limit
& conditions under which this product is used.
Gloves Poly vinyl alcohol
Other
Eye Protection Goggles
SECTION 9 - Special Precautions
Handling & Storage Store in well ventilated cool location
DOT Hazard Label Required: No
Yes X Specify
Flammable Liquid
Poison
Other Precautions Avoid contact with vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke
while handling this chemical.
This MSDS was provided by Applied Research Institute, Newtown, CT. Applied
Research Products Ltd. is not responsible for any errors or omissions.