J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO. -- WRIGHT'S STAIN  -- 6550-00-764-4729
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:WRIGHT'S STAIN
MSDS Date:11/27/1985
FSC:6550
NIIN:00-764-4729
Kit Part:Y
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:201-859-2151 800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
CAGE:DO870
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP
Box:1750 R
City:STONE MOUNTAIN
State:GA
ZIP:30083-1112
Country:US
CAGE:13134
Company Name:J & H BERGE INC
Address:4111 SO. CLINTON AVE
Box:City:SOUTH PLAINFIELD
State:NJ
ZIP:07080-1322
Country:US
Phone:908-561-1234
CAGE:25518
Company Name:J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL CO.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:201-859-2151
CAGE:DO870
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829

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

Ingred Name:WRIGHT'S STAIN
CAS:68988-92-1

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:NO EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE WERE
    DOCUMENTED.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS IMMED INDUCE VOMITING.INHALE:REMOVE TO
    FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ART RESP.IF BREATHING IS DFCLT
    GIVE OXYGEN.EYES:IMMED FLUSH EYES W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MIN. SKIN :FLUSH W/WATER.

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

Extinguishing Media:USE EXTINGUISHING MEDIA APPROPRIATE FOR SURROUNDING
    FIRE
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT 
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Spill Release Procedures:WITH CLEAN SHOVEL,CAREFULLY PLACE MATL INTO
    CLEAN,DRY CONTR AND COVER; REMOVE FROM AREA. FLUSH SPILL AREA WITH
    WATER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP CONTR TIGHTLY CLOSED.SUITABLE FOR
    ANY GEN CHEM STORAGE.
Other Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Respiratory Protection:WEAR SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Ventilation:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Protective Gloves:SAFETY GLOVES
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:WEAR IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:COVER BODY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO AVOID CONTACT
    WITH THE CHEMICAL
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE,< 0.1%
Appearance and Odor:DARK GREEN POWDER
Percent Volatiles by Volume:0

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FED,STATE & LOCAL ENVIRON REGS

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