BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES INC SUB OF CURTIN MATHESON -- GRAM SAFRANIN  -- 6550-00-261-9053
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:GRAM SAFRANIN
MSDS Date:05/15/1995
FSC:6550
NIIN:00-261-9053
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES INC SUB OF CURTIN MATHESON
Address:603 HERRON DRIVE
Box:518
City:BRIDGEPORT
State:NJ
ZIP:08014-0518
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-524-0294
Emergency Phone Num:800-524-0294
CAGE:0B0Y1
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BIOCHEMICAL SCIENCES INC
Address:200 COMMODORE DRIVE
Box:City:SWEDESBORO
State:NJ
ZIP:08085
Country:US
Phone:800-524-0294
CAGE:0B0Y1
Company Name:DOLBEY EDWARD P AND CO.
Address:465 PENN STREET
Box:7316
City:YEADON
State:PA
ZIP:19101
Country:US
Phone:215-622-7300
CAGE:65791

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

Ingred Name:SAFRANIN
CAS:477-73-6
RTECS #:SG1623000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED

Ingred Name:SDA-3A ALCOHOL
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM; 9192

Ingred Name:WATER
CAS:7732-18-5
RTECS #:ZC0110000
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:NONE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN THIS PRODUCT
    IS LISTED BY NTP, IARC OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:NONE INDICATED.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE INDICATED.

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

First Aid:SKIN-REMOVE CONTAMINATED CLOTHING. WASH EFFECTED AREA WITH
    COPIOUS AMOUNTS SOAP & WATER. EYES-FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH
    WATER FOR 15 MIN. INGESTION-INDUCE VOMITING IMMEDIATELY BY GIVING 2
    GLASSES OF	WATER & PRESSING FINGER DOWN THROAT. CONTACT A
    PHYSICIAN. INHALATION-REMOVE PERSON TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING HAS
    STOPPED BEGIN ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. CONTACT A PHYSICIAN
    IMMEDIATELY.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:48.0F,8.9C
Lower Limits:N/G
Upper Limits:N/G
Extinguishing Media:DRY POWDER, FOAM, CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:NONE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:KEEP FROM HEAT AND SPARKS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE UP WITH DAMP SPONGE OR MOP. FOR LARGER
    SPILL ABSORB LIQUID WITH SAND OR SIMILIAR MATERIAL.
Neutralizing Agent:NOT APPLICABLE.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:USE PRECAUTIONS FOR COMBUSTIBLE
    LIQUIDS. FLAME. KEEP AWAY FROM OPEN FLAMES.
Other Precautions:NO OTHER PRECAUTIONS REQUIRED USUALLY.

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

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. IF VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS
    BECOMES HIGH, USE NIOSH APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES.
Other Protective Equipment:NONE INDICATED.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HNADS WITH SOAP AND WATER AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
KEY1:F3. THIS IS PART B OF A 4 PARTS PRODUCT.

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

HCC:F2
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:N/E
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:RED LIQUID, PUNGENT ODOR.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE.
Stability Condition to Avoid:KEEP FROM HEAT AND SPARKS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE
    AND LOCAL REGULATIONS.

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