SURGIPATH MEDICAL INDUSTRIES INC -- ORANGE G-6  -- 6550-00N050656
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:ORANGE G-6
MSDS Date:04/01/1995
FSC:6550
NIIN:00N050656
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:SURGIPATH MEDICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Address:5205 ROUTE 12
City:RICHMOND
State:IL
ZIP:60071
Country:US
Info Phone Num:815-678-2000
Emergency Phone Num:800-225-8867;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
Preparer's Name:KEN URBAN
CAGE:0U703
=== Contractor Identification ===
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:1,3-NAPHTHALENEDISULFONIC ACID, 7-HYDROXY-8-(PHENYLAZO)-,
    DISODIUM SALT; (ORANGE G POWDER)
CAS:1936-15-8
RTECS #:QJ6500000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

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

Ingred Name:PHOSPHOTUNGSTIC ACID
CAS:12067-99-1
RTECS #:TH5650000
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

Ingred Name:METHANOL; (DENATURANT) (SARA 313) (CERCLA)
CAS:67-56-1
RTECS #:PC1400000
Fraction by Wt: <5%
OSHA PEL:200 PPM, S
ACGIH TLV:200 PPM; 250 STEL, S
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

Ingred Name:ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL; (DENATURANT) (SARA 313)
CAS:67-63-0
RTECS #:NT8050000
Fraction by Wt: <10%
OSHA PEL:400 PPM
ACGIH TLV:400 PPM; 500 STEL

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HEADACHE, IRRITATION OF EYES,
    NOSE, THROAT. 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 VICTIM TO FRESH AIR
    AND PROVIDE OXYGEN IF NECESSARY. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. EYES: FLUSH
    WITH WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. SKIN:
    WASH THO ROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. RINSE. INGESTION: INDUCE
    VOMITING. GIVE NO MORE THAN 2 GLASSES OF WATER. GET MEDICAL
    ATTENTION.

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

Flash Point:55.0F,12.8C
Lower Limits:3%
Upper Limits:19%
Extinguishing Media:MEDIA SUITABLE FOR SURROUNDING FIRE .
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH APPROVED SCBA AND FULL PROTECTIVE
    EQUIPMENT . COOL FIRE 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
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR. DIKE AND REMOVE LIQUID IN APPROVED SALVAGE
    CONTAINER. ABSORB SMALL SPILLS WITH VERMICULITE.

======================	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:ELIMINATE ALL IGNITION SOURCES. WEAR NIOSH
    APPROVED RESPIRATOR. DIKE AND REMOVE LIQUID IN APPROVED SALVAGE
    CONTAINER. ABSORB SMALL SPILLS WITH VERMICULITE.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST SHOULD BE CONSIDERED. MECHANICAL (GENERAL) IN
    CONFINED AREAS. SPECIAL NOT NORMALLY REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:PLASTIC OR RUBBER GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:>173F,>78C
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:SLOWER (ETHER =1)
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:LIGHT ORANGE, CLEAR; ALCOHOL ODOR.

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

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

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

Waste Disposal Methods:REMOVE TO APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY IN
    ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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