MSDS Gill's OG Stain

Medical chemical Corp.
19430 Van Ness Ave.
Torrance, CA 90501

Customer Service: Phone (310)787-6800
FAX (310)787-4464

CHEMTREC Emergency Response Telephone Number: (800)424-9300
Note: The CHEMTREC phone number is only for emergencies involving spills, leaks, fire, exposure or accident. Please direct all other inquiries to our customer service phone number.

Section 1 - Product Identification

A solution of orange G and phosphotungstic acid in reagent alcohol and water.

Section II - Composition/Information on Components

Ingredients CAS# OSHA Pel ACGIH TLV %

ethanol 64-17-5 1000 ppm (TWA) 1000 ppm (TWA) 83% v/v
isopropanol 67-63-0 400 ppm (TWA) 400 ppm (STEL) 4.6% v/v
methyl alcohol 67-56-1 200 ppm (TWA) 200 ppm (TWA) 4.6% v/v
orange G 1936-15-8 ---------- ---------- 0.23% w/v
phosphotungstic acid 12067-99-1 1 mg/m³ (TWA) (as W) 3 mg/m³ (STEL) (as W) 0.02 w/v

Section III - Hazards Identification

Overview: Toxic by inhalation absorption or ingestion. Can not be made nontoxic. Methanol is a cumulative poison and death has been reported for ingestion of less than 30 milliliters. Causes CNS depression, headache, intoxication, dilation of the pupils, convulsions nausea, and dizziness. Unconsciousness and death may result. Methanol intoxication may produce visual disturbances and blindness.

Safety Ratings

Health: Hazardous Flammability: Flammable Reactivity: Slight Contact: Slight
Recommended safety equipment: safety goggles, lab coat and proper gloves

Storage: Room Temperature away from sources of ignition.

NFPA Ratings

Health = 2 Flammability = 4 Reactivity = 1

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 other aliphatic alcohols.

Inhalation: Alcohols are absorbed through the mucous membranes and will produce irritation as well as the same effects as ingestion.

Ingestion: Inhalation will produce CNS disturbance, dizziness, photophobia, headache, stupor, coma and death.

Skin contact: Alcohols are absorbed through the skin. Repeated contact causes defatting of the skin with resultant irritation and flaking.

Eye contact: May be irritating

Chronic Exposure: Unknown

Aggravation of preexisting conditions: Impaired kidney and liver function may be aggravated by exposure to alcohols. Preexisting eye, skin, and respiratory conditions may also be aggravated. Methanol has shown genetic toxicity in some animals.

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Section IV - First Aid Measures

Inhalation: Remove from source of exposure and get medical attention for any breathing difficulty.

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting if patient is unconscious or extremely drowsy. Otherwise administer 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention even if symptoms improve.

Skin Contact: In case of skin contact, remove contaminated clothing and flush with water. Wash affected area with soap and water. Get medical advice if irritation develops.

Eye Contact: In case of eye contact, flush with water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention.

Section V - Fire Fighting Measures

Flash point: 16^oC (61^oF) TCC

Flammable Limits (for ethanol): LEL 3% UEL 19%

Fire: Water is ineffective against alcohol fires but may be used to cool adjacent containers.

Fire Extinguishing Media: Alcohol foam, carbon dioxide or dry chemical.

Special information: Pyrolysis will release toxic carbon monoxide.

Section VI - Accidental Release Measures

Remove all sources of ignition, absorb with a suitable absorbent (such as paper towels) and dispose.

Section VII - Handling and Storage

Store in a closed container, away from open flames or other sources of ignition.

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: 190^oF (88^oC) Density: 0.8 g/ml
Vapor pressure (mm Hg): 98 @ 20^oC Evaporation Rate (Ethanol = 1): 1
Vapor Density (air = 1): 1.5 Solubility: Infinitely miscible with water
Appearance and Odor: A clear orange liquid with the Characteristic odor of alcohol.

Section X - Stability and Reactivity

Stability: Freezes only at very low temperature.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: Nothing unusual.

Hazardous polymerization: Will not occur.

Incompatibilities: Oxidixers.

Conditions to avoid: heat, flame and sources of ignition.

Section XI - Toxicological Information

Chronic consumption of ethanol is believed to be linked to liver disease, cancer and birth defects.

Cancer lists

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Ingredient Known Carcinogenicity? NTP? Anticipated? IARC Category

Ethanol no no no none
Methanol no no no none
Isopropanol no no no 3
orange G no no no 3
phosphotungstic acid no no no none

Section XII - Ecological Information

Environmental Fate: Biodegradable
Environmental Toxicity: None expected

Ethanol evaporates quickly and is not expected to bioaccumulate. The material is removed from the air by dry and liquid adsorption. The half-life for ethanol in the atmosphere is one to ten days.

Section XIII - Disposal

Local governments may restrict the amounts of alcohol that may be flushed down drain. Insure compliance with all government regulation

Section XIV - Transportation information

DOT Shipping name: Ethyl alcohol solution Hazard Class: 3 Packaging Group: II
DOT Hazard Label: Flammable liquid DOT Identification Number: UN1170

Bottles smaller than 32 Fl. Oz. are eligible to be shipped under ORM-D or limited quantity exemptions [49 CFR section 173.150(b)(2) and 173.150(C)].

Section XV - Regulatory Information

Chemical Inventory Status

Ingredient TSCA EC
Ethanol Yes Yes
Methanol Yes Yes
Isopropanol Yes Yes
orange G Yes Yes
Phosphotungstic Acid Yes Yes

Federal, State and International Regulations

SARA 302 SARA 313 RCRA TSCA
Ingredient RQ TPQ List Category 261.33 8(D)
isopropanol No No Yes No No No
methanol No No Yes No U154 No
ethanol No No No No No No
orange G No No No No No No
Phosphotungstic Acid No No No No No No

Chemical Weapons Convention: No TSCA 12(b): No CDTA: Yes

SARA 311/312: Acute: Yes, Chronic: Yes, Flammable: Yes

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. 9, 2006

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