General Advice: Poison information centers in each state can provide additional assistance for scheduled poisons. Ensure that medical personnel and those providing first aid are aware of the material(s) involved and take precautions to protect themselves. Symptoms and Effects: May cause irritation, visual disturbances, drowsiness, dizziness, cough, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain. May affect the skin, liver, kidneys, and central nervous system. Immediate Medical Care/ If you feel unwell or are concerned, call a physician or poison control center immediately. Special Treatment: Treat symptomatically. 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, dry powder, alcohol resistant foam, carbon dioxide. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Do not use a solid (straight) water stream, as it may scatter and spread fire. Hazardous Combustion Carbon oxides. Products: Specific Hazards: Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or ignite explosively. Burns vigorously if ignited easily by heat, sparks, or flames. Material may burn with an invisible flame. Sealed containers may explode when heated or involved in fire. Material is sensitive to static discharge. Vapors may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. Vapor from the solvent may accumulate in container headspace, resulting in flammability hazard. Special Protective Equipment/ As in any fire, wear MSHA/NIOSH-approved (or equivalent), self-contained, positive- Precautions for Firefighters: pressure or pressure-demand breathing apparatus and full protective gear. Use water spray to cool unopened containers. Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk. Some of these materials, if spilled, may evaporate and leave a flammable residue. In the event of fire and/or explosion, do not breathe fumes. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions and Ventilate area of leak or spill. Isolate hazard area and keep unnecessary and unprotected Protective Equipment: personnel away from the area of the leak or spill. Keep upwind. Keep out of low areas. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Remove all sources of ignition. Pay attention to flashback. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. All equipment used when handling the product must be grounded. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Emergency Procedures: In case of chemical emergency, or if unsure how to address an accidental release, consult a professional (see Section 1). Methods for Containment: Eliminate all sources of ignition. Stop the flow of material, if this is without risk. Prevent entry into waterways, sewer, basements, or confined areas. Dike the spilled material, where this is possible. Product should not be released to the environment. Contain and recover liquid when possible. Methods for Cleanup: Absorb spill with an inert material (e.g. vermiculite, dry sand, earth, cloth, or fleece) and place in a non-combustible container for reclamation or disposal. Do not flush to sewer. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. Never return spills in original containers for reuse. Clean up in accordance with all applicable regulations. Product: Gram’s Stain Kit #3 - Decolorizer Revision Date: 10/06/2016 3/8
