3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Component Common Name / Synonyms CAS# Chemical Formula % by Weight Water Water 7732-18-5 H2O >90 Ethanol Ethyl Alcohol 64-17-5 C2H5OH <8 Methanol Methyl Alcohol 67-56-1 CH3OH <0.5 Isopropanol Isopropyl Alcohol 67-63-0 C3H7OH <0.5 Safranin O Basic Red #2 477-73-6 C20H19N4Cl <1.0 Trade Secret Statement: The exact concentrations of each component have been withheld under a trade secret. These components are either nonhazardous or are present at sufficiently low concentrations such that they do not affect the hazard classification of this product. 4. FIRST AID MEASURES First Aid Procedures: Inhalation: If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. WARNING! It may be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled or ingested material is toxic, infectious, or corrosive. Do not use mouth-to-mouth resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Call a physician immediately if you feel unwell or are concerned. Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomiting occurs, keep head low so that vomit does not enter lungs. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician or poison control center if symptoms occur. Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash skin with soap and plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Wash clothing before reuse. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Eye Contact: Check for and remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Immediately flush eyes with gentle but large stream of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Call a physician if symptoms occur. 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 to eyes, skin, respiratory tract, and gastrointestinal tract. Absorption through skin may cause visual disturbances and metabolic acidosis. Inhalation of vapors may cause dizziness, suffocation, nervous system effects, and cardiovascular effects. May affect the blood, brain, urinary system, liver, spleen, and eyes. Ingestion may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, constipation, nervous system effects, blindness, and respiration effects. May affect the blood, liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system, brain, pancreas, and eyes. 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. Product: Gram’s Stain Kit #4 – Safranin Revision Date: 10/06/2016 2/8
