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Section 1 Chemical Product and Company Identification

Section 2 Composition, Information on Ingredients

Borax Carmine Solution

Sodium Borate (1330-43-4) 2%, Carmine (1390-65-4) 1-2%, Ethyl Alcohol (64-17-5) 30-35%, and Water (7732-18-5) 60-65%.

Section 3 Hazards Identification

Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.Internal: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once.

Section 4 First Aid Measures

Section 7 Handling and Storage

Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.Use exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

A red solution with the distinct odor of alcohol.Mildly toxic by ingestion, inhalation or skin absorption. Avoid all body tissue contact.Combustible. Avoid heat and sources of ignition.

Section 5 Fire Fighting MeasuresWhile not a flammable liquid because of the large water content, the solution is combustible. Avoid heatand sources of ignition.Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPEand SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.

Section 6 Accidental Release MeasuresRestrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand and absorbentmaterial. Sweep up, place in sealed bag or container and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup iscomplete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

Section 8 Exposure Controls , Personal Protection

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern:: Organic #9. Store with dyes, indicators, and stains.Use and dispense in a hood.

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0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard

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Section 14 Transport Information

Section 10 Stability and Reactivity

Shipping Name: Not regulatedHazard Class: N/AUN Number: N/A

Shelf life: Indefinite.

Section 9 Physical and Chemical Properties

Section 12 Ecological Information

Section 11 Toxicological Information

Section 13 Disposal ConsiderationsPlease consult with state and local regulations.Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #26b is one option.

A red solution with the distinct odor of alcohol.

Section 15 Regulatory Information

Data not yet available.

ORL-RAT LD50: N.A.IHL-RAT LC50: N.A.SKN-RBT LD50: N.A.

Not listed.

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Section 16 Other Information

124.00MSDS #:November 25, 2002Revision Date:

Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. FlinnScientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relatingthereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legalresponsibility for use or reliance upon this data.

Acute effects: N.A.Chronic effects: N.A.Target organs: N.A.

Borax Carmine Solution

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N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.

N/A = Not applicable

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