SURGIPATH MEDICAL INDUSTRIES INC -- CYTOLOGY FIXATIVE  -- 6810-00N035284
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CYTOLOGY FIXATIVE
MSDS Date:05/01/1986
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N035284
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SURGIPATH MEDICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Address:301 ZIEGLER RD
Box:769
City:GRAYSLAKE
State:IL
ZIP:60030
Country:US
Info Phone Num:800-323-5551; 312-223-1717
Emergency Phone Num:800-323-5551; 312-223-1717
Preparer's Name:KEN URBAN
CAGE:0U703
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:SURGIPATH
Address:5205 RT 12 DR
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:IL
ZIP:60071
Country:US
Phone:815-678-2000
CAGE:62469
Company Name:SURGIPATH MEDICAL INDUSTRIES
Address:5205 RT 12
Box:City:RICHMOND
State:IL
ZIP:60071
Country:US
Phone:800-225-8867;815-678-2000
CAGE:0U703

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

Ingred Name:ETHYL ALCOHOL; (ETHANOL 95%)
CAS:64-17-5
RTECS #:KQ6300000
OSHA PEL:1000 PPM
ACGIH TLV:1000 PPM

Ingred Name:POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL
CAS:25322-68-3
RTECS #:TQ3500000

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:NO  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES,
    NOSE, THROAT, AND HEADACHE. CHRONIC: LOSS OF APPETITE, INABILITY TO
    CONCENTRATE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:UNKNOWN.

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

First Aid:INHAL: IF BREATHING IS AFFECTED REMOVE TO FRESH AIR AND
    PROVIDE OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF
    IRRITATION PERSISTS . SKIN: WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER.
    RINSE. INGEST: INDUCE VOMITING, GIVE TWO GLASSES OF WATER. GET
    MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:59F,15C
Lower Limits:3.3%
Upper Limits:19%
Extinguishing Media:ALCOHOL FOAM, CO*2, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . COOL EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH WATER.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE. HANDLE AS A FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

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

Spill Release Procedures:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. WEAR
    NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR. DIKE AND REMOVE LIQUID IN APPROVED
    SALVAGE CONTAINER.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE (70F) AWAY
    FROM HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES.
Other Precautions:NONE. HANDLE AS FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

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

Respiratory Protection:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED BREATHING APPARATUS TO
    PREVENT OVEREXPOSURE IF VAPOR LEVELS EXCEED TLV.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST: RECOMMENDED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL): IN
    CONFINED AREAS. SPECIAL/OTHER: NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC OR RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:EYEBATH, SAFETY SHOWER.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>169F,>76C
Vapor Pres:44 @ 68F
Vapor Density:1.5
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:1.4 (BUTYL ACETATE=1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR, COLORLESS LIQUID; ALCOHOL ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE FROM INCOMPLETE
    COMBUSTION.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:REMOVE TO APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY
    I/A/W LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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