Bradley Products, Inc.
Manufacturers of
The Davidson Marking System?br>
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Dear Customer:
This MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) contains the latest information
P.O. Box 201405
relating to our product. Please discontinue using any former Bradley Products,
Bloomington, MN
55420 Inc. MSDS for this product. The format of this MSDS has changed
substantially from previous versions and has been modified to follow the ANSI
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This MSDS contains information which may be helpful for you to comply with
certain regulations and laws. It is not all inclusive information and could not
be. Only you are in a position to determine what legal and other requirements
are associated with the use of this product in your particular process and
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tissue marking system
relating to your handling, use, storage and processing of this material.
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tissue specimens in
medical laboratories. Sincerely,
Bradley Products, Inc.
Important Note: The Davidson Marking System?dyes, manufactured by
Bradley Products, Inc. are not intended for use on a living patient. These
dyes are only intended for use on excised tissues.
Bradley Products, Inc.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product: Davidson Marking System Blue Dye all sizes
Effective Date: November 1, 2007 MSDS # 00105, Page 1 of 4
Bradley Products, Inc. encourages safe handling of this product. To promote safe handling, each recipient should: 1) Notify its
employees, agents, contractors and others whom it knows or believes will use this material or the information in this MSDS and any
other information regarding hazards or safety; 2) Furnish this same information to each of its customers for the product; and 3)
Request its customers to notify their employees, customers and other users of the product of this information.
Section I ?Product and Company Information
1.1 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product: Davidson Marking System?Blue Dye all sizes
HMIS Ratings: Health - 1 Flammability - 0 Reactivity - 0
1.2 COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Bradley Products, Inc. Phone: 952-881-1430
P.O. Box 201405 Toll-free: 800-325-7785
Bloomington, MN 55420 Fax: 952-881-1873
e-mail: dms@bradleyproducts.com
web site: www.bradleyproducts.com
Section II ?Composition ?Right to Know
Product CAS # Product CAS #
Water 7732-18-5 Ethandionic Acid 144-62-7
Pigment Blue proprietary
preservative 111-30-8
Section III ?Hazardous Identification and Health Effects
3.1 EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Blue
Appearance:
Liquid
Physical State:
None
Odor:
Irritating to skin and eyes.
Hazards:
3.2 POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS
Effects of Single Acute Overexposure
Undiluted liquid does not present a significant inhalation hazard.
Inhalation:
Contact with eyes may result in an irritation with burning and stinging.
Eye Contact:
Contact with skin may result in an irritation.
Skin Contact:
Persons with known aldehyde sensitization may experience a rash.
See Chronic, Prolonged or Repeated Overexposure comments below:
Ingestion:
Chronic, Prolonged or Repeated Overexposure
Repeated ingestion of large quantities of the undiluted liquid can result in chelation of calcium in the body causing
hypocalcemia, which can produce severe disturbances in the actions of renal, cardiac, and nervous tissues.
3.3 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT
See Section XV - Regulatory Information
Section IV ?First Aid Procedures
4.1 INHALATION
Move to fresh air. Aid in breathing, if necessary, and get immediate medical attention.
4.2 EYE CONTACT
Immediately wash eyes with running water for 15 min. If irritation develops, consult a physician.
4.3 SKIN CONTACT
Wash affected areas with soap and water. Remove and launder contaminated clothing before reuse. If irritation develops,
consult a physician.
4.4 INGESTION
If swallowed, dilute with water and induce vomiting. Never give fluids or induce vomiting if victim is unconscious or having
convulsions. Get immediate medical attention.
4.5 NOTES TO PHYSICIAN
No information currently available.
Bradley Products, Inc.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product: Davidson Marking System Blue Dye all sizes
Effective Date: November 1, 2007 MSDS # 00105, Page 2 of 4
Section V ?Fire and Explosion Data
5.1 FLAMMABLE PROPERTIES
>212癋
Flash Point (Test Method):
N/A
Autoignition Temp:
Flammability Limits in Air (% by Vol): Lower: N/A Upper: N/A
5.2 EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM
Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam,water in large amounts, carbon dioxide.
5.3 EXTINGUISHING MEDIUM TO AVOID
No information currently available.
5.4 SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
No special procedures required.
5.5 SPECIAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR FIRFIGHTERS
No special equipment required.
5.6 UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
None.
5.7 HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
None.
Section VI ?Accidental Spill / Leak Procedures
Steps to be taken if material is released or spilled:
Contain and collect spilled product. Dispose in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Dispose of empty
containers by crushing or whatever means will prevent unauthorized reuse.
Personal Precautions:
See Section VIII - Special Protection
Environmental Precautions:
Do not flush to drain.
Section VII ?Handling and Storage
7.1 HANDLING
General Handling
Keep container closed. Loosen closure cautiously before opening. Store in a cool, well ventilated place away from
incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, hot strong mineral acids and strong alkalis.
Ventilation
General room ventilation is expected to be satisfactory if this material is kept in covered equipment or containers.
Local exhaust use is recommended.
7.2 STORAGE
Temperature: Ambient Storage Pressure: Atmospheric
Section VIII ?Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
8.1 EXPOSURE LIMITS
No information currently available.
8.2 PERSONAL PROTECTION
None required for normal product use. Undiluted liquid will stain clothing and surfaces. Protection against staining may be
desired.
8.3 ENGINEERING CONTROLS
None required for normal product use.
Section IX ?Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical State: Liquid Freezing Point: 32癋
Appearance: Blue Specific Gravity (g/ml): 1.0
pH: Neutral Vapor Pressure: 19.8 mmHg at 22癈
Solubility in Water: miscible Vapor Density: 1. Air = 1
Odor: None Evaporation Rate: Similar to water.
Volatiles By Weight: 57-61% Melting Point ND
Boiling Point: >212癋
Bradley Products, Inc.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product: Davidson Marking System Blue Dye all sizes
Effective Date: November 1, 2007 MSDS # 00105, Page 3 of 4
Section X ?Stability and Reactivity
10.1 STABILITY / INSTABILITY
This product is stable.
Conditions to Avoid: N/A
Chemical Incompatibility:
Mixing this product with strong alkalis, hot strong mineral acids, and stong oxidizing agents can cause product
decomposition leading to release of ammonia and hydrogen cyanide gas in low concentrations.
10.2 HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Does not occur.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: None
Conditions to Avoid: No information currently available.
10.3 INHIBITORS / STABILIZERS
No information currently available.
OTHER:
Corrosive to Metal: No Oxidizer: No
Section XI ?Toxicological Information
Toxicity to Animals:
475 mg/kg oral-rat (maile), 375 mg/kg oral-rat (female), LD50 - ethanedioic acid
20 gm/kg skin-rabbit (not lethal)-ethanedioic acid
0.82 g/kg oral-rat, LD50 - preservative
0.64 g/kg skin-rabbit LD50 - preservative
Chronic Effects on Humans:
No known effects for undiluted liquid material mixture. Ethanedioic acid component can cause kidney damage by removal
of calcium from the blood and obstructing renal tubules.
Section XII ?Ecological Information
Ecotoxicity: N/A
BOD5 and COD: N/A
Products of Biodegradation: Products of biodegradation are less toxic than the product itself.
Section XIII ?Disposal Considerations
13.1 WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD
Dispose in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Section XIV ?Transport Information
14.1 U.S. DOT
No information currently available.
Section XV ?Regulatory Information
TCSA: Components of this product are listed on the TSCA Inventory.
SARA Title III: Components of this product are listed under this statute.
CERCLA: Components of this product are not listed under this statute.
Section XVI ?Other Information
16.1 AVAILABLE LITERATURE AND BROCHURES
Additional product safety information on this product may be available and may be obtained by calling Bradley Products,
Inc. or visit the web site at www.bradleyproducts.com
16.2 SPECIFIC HAZARD RATING SYSTEM
No information currently available.
16.3 RECOMMENDED USES AND RESTRICTIONS
For industry use only.
16.4 REVISION
Version: 2
Revision: November 1, 2007
Bradley Products, Inc.
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
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Product: Davidson Marking System Blue Dye all sizes
Effective Date: November 1, 2007 MSDS # 00105, Page 4 of 4
While Bradley Products, Inc. (BPI) believes the data set forth herein are accurate as of the date hereof, BPI makes no warranty with
respect thereto and expressly disclaims all liability for reliance thereon, such data are offered solely for your consideration,
investigation and verification. Since the use of this information and the conditions of the use of the product are not under the control
of BPI, it is the user's obligation to determine conditions of safe use of the product.
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