FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV -- FLUORESCEIN  -- 6810-00N048356
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:FLUORESCEIN
MSDS Date:12/22/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N048356
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Country:US
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7100;800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)
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:FLUORESCEIN
CAS:2321-07-5
RTECS #:LM5075000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:N/K 
ACGIH TLV:N/K 

=====================  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: INHAL:MAY BE IRRITATING TO
    RESPIRATORY TRACT & MUCOUS MEMBRANES. MAY PRODUCE ALLERGIC
    RESPIRATORY REACTION. SKIN:MAY PRODUCE ALLERGIC DERMATITIS.
    EYES:CAN BE EXPECTED TO BE IRRITATING IN DUST F ORM. INGEST:MAY BE
    IRRITATING TO THE GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT & MAY PRODUCE ALLERGIC
    REACTIONS. CHRONIC: (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: SKIN:MAY PRODUCE ALLERGIC REACTIONS &
    DERMATITIS. HALOGEN DERIVATIVES OF FLUORESCEIN USED IN LIPSTICKS
    HAVE BEEN KNOWN TO CAUSE PHOTOSENSITIZATION. TOXIC VIA INTRAVENOUS
    & OTHER INJECTION RO UTES. KNOWN AS ALLERGEN & MAY BE SENSITIZER.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:INHAL:REMOVE TO FRESH AIR IMMED. IF BRTHG STOPPED, PERFORM
    ARTF RESP. KEEP PERSON WARM & @ REST. TREAT SYMP & SUPPORTIVELY.
    GET MED ATTN IMMED. SKIN:REMOVE CONTAMD CLTHG & SHOES IMMED. WASH
    AREA W/SOA P/MILD DETERGENT & LG AMTS WATER UNTIL NO EVID OF CHEM
    REMAINS (APPROX 15-20 MIN). GET MED ATTN IMMED. EYES:WASH IMMED
    W/LG AMTS WATER/NORM SALINE, OCCAS LIFTING UPPER & LOWER LIDS UNTIL
    NO (SUPDAT)

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

Flash Point:COMBUSTIBLE
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALON, WATER SPRAY OR
    STANDARD FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . NO ACUTE HAZ. MOVE CNTNR FROM FIRE AREA IF
    POSS. AVOID BREATHING VAPORS/DUSTS; KEEP UPWIND.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:SLIGHT FIRE HAZARD WHEN EXPOSED TO
    HEAT/FLAME.

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

Spill Release Procedures:NO SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS INDICATED.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:CONTACT LENSES SHOULD NOT BE WORN.

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

Respiratory Protection:HIGH LEVELS - NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED DUST MASK.
Ventilation:PROVIDE LOCAL EXHAUST OR GENERAL DILUTION VENTILATION
    SYSTEM.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS GLOVES .
Eye Protection:ANSI APPVD SPLSH-PRF/DUST-RESIST(SUPDAT)
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APVD EYE WASH FNTN & QCK DRNCH SHWER
    W/IN IMMED WORK AREA. PROT CLTHG NOT REQD. AVOID RPTD/PRLNG CNTCT
    W/SUBST
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
1ST AID PROC:EVID OF CHEM REMAINS (@ LEAST 15-20 MIN). GET MED ATTN
    IMMED. INGEST:IF CONSCIOUS, GIVE LG QTYS H2O. IF NO EVID OF CORR,
    INDUCE VOMIT. TREAT SYMP & SUPP. DO NOT MAKE UNCON PERSON VOMIT/DR
    INK ANYTHING. GET MED ATTN. NO SPEC ANTIDOTE. TREAT SYMP &
    SUPPORTIVELY. EYE PROT:SFTY GOGG & FSHLD .

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

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:599F,315C
Solubility in Water:INSOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:ORANGE-RED CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NONE KNOWN.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMPOSITION MAY RELEASE
    ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITATING FUMES.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL,
    STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS .

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