MSDS For Mayer's Hematoxylin
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Section 1 - Product Identification
A solution of aluminum ammonium sulfate, acetic acid and hematoxylin in water.
Section II - Composition/Information on Components
Ingredients CAS# OSHA Pel ACGIH TLV %
Aluminum ammonium sulfate 7784-25-0 2 mg/m3 (Al) TWA 2 mg/m3 (Al) TWA 5% w/v
25 mg/m3 (TWA) 25 mg/m3 (TWA)
Acetic acid 64-19-7 2% v/v
Hematoxylin 517-28-2 ------ ------ 0.1%
Section III - Hazards Identification
Overview: May be harmful if swallowed. May be irritating to skin eyes and respiratory tract.
Safety Ratings
Health: Slight Flammability: None Reactivity: None Contact: Slight
Recommended safety equipment: safety goggles, lab coat and proper gloves
Storage: General storage
NFPA Ratings
Health = 1 Flammability = 0 Reactivity = 0
Potential Health Effects
The toxicology of this compound have not been completely examined. It is presumed that the toxicity of this item is
similar to that of other aluminum compounds.
Inhalation: Not likely to be a problem.
Ingestion: While the toxicity of this compound is low, large doses may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, etc.
Skin contact: Not normally a problem but will stain skin.
Eye contact: May be irritating
Chronic Exposure: Unknown
Aggravation of preexisting conditions: Unknown
Section IV - First Aid Measures
Inhalation: Not likely to happen.
Ingestion: If the victim is conscious, induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Skin Contact: Wash affected area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with running water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.
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Section V - Fire Fighting Measures
Flash point: Not applicable.
Fire: Not normally a fire Hazard.
Explosion: Not Normally an explosion hazards.
Fire Extinguishing Media: Any means suitable for surrounding fire.
Special information: Pyrolysis will release corrosive oxides.
Section VI - Accidental Release Measures
Absorb with a suitable absorbent (such as paper towels) and store in a suitable container for disposal.
Section VII - Handling and Storage
Store in a closed container, protected from freezing.
Section VIII - Exposure Control/Personal Protection
Airborne Exposure Limits: See section II
Ventilation System: Usually not required. When required, Refer to the ACGIH document, "Industrial Ventilation, a
Manual of Recommended Practices" for details about ventilation.
Personal Respirator: Usually not required. In case of emergency, or when exposure levels are unknown, use a positive
pressure, full face piece, air supplied respirator.
Skin protection: Protective gloves are not required but recommended as part of good laboratory practice.
Eye Protection: Laboratory safety goggles or similar products are not required but recommended as part of good
laboratory practice.
Section IX - Physical and Chemical Properties
Boiling Point: 98oC Density: About 1.025 g/ml
Vapor pressure (mm Hg): 18 @ 20oC Evaporation Rate (water = 1): 1
Vapor Density (air = 1): 0.6 Solubility: Infinitely miscible with water
Appearance and Odor: A clear purple liquid with the characteristic odor of acetic acid.
Section X - Stability and Reactivity
Stability: Freezes at low temperature.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nothing unusual.
Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.
Incompatibilities: Nothing unusual.
Conditions to avoid: Excessive cold/heat and light.
Section XI - Toxicological Information
None relating to normal exposure.
Cancer lists
Ingredient Known Carcinogenicity? Anticipated? IARC Category
Aluminum ammonium sulfate no no none
Acetic acid no no none
Hematoxylin no no none
Section XII - Ecological Information
Environmental Fate: Biodegradable
Environmental Toxicity: None
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Section XIII - Disposal
Generally not restricted but local governments may restrict the amounts of dyes that may be flushed down drain. Insure
compliance with all government regulations.
Section XIV - Transportation information
Not Regulated
Section XV - Regulatory Information
Chemical Inventory Status
Ingredient TSCA EC
Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate Yes Yes
Acetic Acid Yes Yes
Hematoxylin Yes Yes
Federal, State and International Regulations
SARA 302 SARA 313 RCRA TSCA
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Category 261.33 8(D)
Aluminum Ammonium Sulfate No No Yes No No No
Acetic Acid No No No No No No
Hematoxylin No No No No No No
Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: No
SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes, Chronic: Yes, Fire: No
Section XVI - Other Information
This information is believed to be correct but is not waranteed as such, nor does it purport to be all inclusive.
Prepared by: P. B. Revision Date: Mar. 27, 2006
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