FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- M2745 MUREXIDE  -- 6810-00F005274
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:M2745 MUREXIDE
MSDS Date:02/21/1991
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F005274
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LN
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

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

Ingred Name:MUREXIDE (NAPLES RED DYE)	   *92-3*
CAS:3051-09-0
Fraction by Wt: >85%

Ingred Name:ALLOXAN, ALLOXANE
CAS:50-71-5
RTECS #:BA4200000
Fraction by Wt: <15%

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

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:NO	Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INGESTION: ASPIRATION HAZARD
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF BREATHING STOPS, GIVE
    CPR. KEEP WARM/AT REST. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY/SUPPORTIVELY. SKIN:
    WASH W/SOAP/MILD DETERGENT/WATER FOR 15-20 MINS. EYES: WASH
    W/WATER/NORMAL S ALINE FOR 15-20 MINS. INGESTION: TREAT
    SYMPTOMATICALLY/SUPPORTIVELY. IF VOMITING OCCURS, KEEP HEAD LOWER
    THAN HIPS TO PREVENT ASPIRATION. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL
    CASES. CON'T IN SUPP DATA.

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

Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CO2, WATER SPRAY OR REGULAR FOAM. FOR
    LARGER FIRES, USE WATER SPRAY, FOG, OR REGULAR FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE.
    AVOID BREATHING VAPORS OR DUSTS. KEEP UPWIND. WEAR SCBA W/FULL
    FACEPIECE OPERATED IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NEGLIGIBLE FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARD WHEN
    EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:SWEEP UP AND PLACE IN SUITABLE (FIBERBOARD),
    CONTAINERS FOR RECLAMATION OR LATER DISPOSAL.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN & EYES.

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

Respiratory Protection:ANY DUST/MIST/AIR-PURIFYING/POWERED
    AIR-PURIFYING/TYPE C SUPPLIED-AIR RESPIRATOR W/HIGH-EFFICIENCY
    PARTICULATE FILTER/DUST & MIST FILTER/OPERATED IN PRESSURE-DEMAND
    OR OTHER POSITIVE PRESSURE OR CONTI NUOUS-FLOW MODE OR SCBA.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION
Protective Gloves:REQUIRED
Eye Protection:SPLASH-PROOF/DUST-RESISTANT GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:EYE WASH FOUNTAIN, IMPERVIOUS CLOTHING
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: NO SPECIFIC ANTIDOTE. TREAT SYMPTOMATICALLY &
    SUPPORTIVELY.

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

pH:>7
Solubility in Water:SLIGHT
Appearance and Odor:PURPLE-RED CRYSTALS WITH GREEN METALLIC LUSTER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT OR FLAME

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE W/LOCAL, STATE, &
    FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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