Bioscreen Inc. supplies Material Safety Data Sheets for products you have purchased.  All information is offered gratuitously and in good faith as accurate, but is furnished without guaranty.  No claim is made that the information is all-inclusive, and it should be used only as a guide.  Bioscreen shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the product.  This information is for internal use only. 

Prepared 5/7/95

Section I:  Product Identification

    FIXATIVE of the LeucoScreen^TM Cytochemical Stain of Peroxidase

Section II:  Hazardous Ingredients

Component                                         Weight Percent                           CAS Number
    Ethanol fixative                                          NA                                             NA                    

Section III:  Physical Data

Appearance and Odor:  Liquid
Boiling Point:  NA
Vapor Pressure:  NA
Vapor Density:  NA
Solubility in Water:  NA
Specific Gravity:  NA
Evaporation Rate:  NA
Volatile Fraction by Weight:  about 100%

Bioscreen Inc. supplies Material Safety Data Sheets for products you have purchased.  All information is offered gratuitously and in good faith as accurate, but is furnished without guaranty.  No claim is made that the information is all-inclusive, and it should be used only as a guide.  Bioscreen shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the product.  This information is for internal use only. 

Prepared 5/7/95

Section I:  Product Identification

    PEROXIDE of the LeucoScreen^TM Cytochemical Stain of Peroxidase

Section II:  Hazardous Ingredients

Component                                                Weight Percent            CAS Number
    Hydrogen peroxide                                       <1                           7722-84-1
    Water                                                       95 - 99                       7732-18-5           
           
Section III:  Physical Data

Appearance and Odor:  Liquid
Boiling Point: >100ºC
Vapor Pressure:  NA
Vapor Density:  1
Solubility in Water:  NA
Specific Gravity:  NA
Evaporation Rate:  NA
Volatile Fraction by Weight:  about 100%

Section IV:  Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point:  None
Extinguishing Media:  Water spray.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:  Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:  None.

Section V:  Reactivity Data

Incompatibilities:  Organic materials, reducing agents, brass, copper, zinc, nickel, galvanized iron, lead, rust.
Hazardous Polymerization: None

Section VI:  Health Hazard Data

Effects of Overexposure:  May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through skin.
    Inhalation:  Irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
    Eyes: May cause severe eye irritation.
    Skin:  May cause skin irritation.
    Ingestion:  May be harmful if swallowed.

First Aid Procedures:
    Inhalation:  If symptomatic, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.  Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
    Eyes:  Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.  Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
    Skin:  Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water.  Get medical attention if     symptoms occur.
    Ingestion:  Wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious.  Seek immediate medical attention.

Section VII:  Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Good ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used.
Eye/Skin Protection:  Good industrial hygiene practice should be followed which includes preventing eye contact and minimizing skin contact and inhalation. 
Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures:  Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state, or local laws.  Flush to sewer with large amounts of water.  Clean surface thoroughly to remove residual contamination.
Storage:  Refrigerate.

Bioscreen Inc. supplies Material Safety Data Sheets for products you have purchased.  All information is offered gratuitously and in good faith as accurate, but is furnished without guaranty.  No claim is made that the information is all-inclusive, and it should be used only as a guide.  Bioscreen shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the product.  This information is for internal use only. 

Prepared 5/7/95

Section I:  Product Identification

    DAB of the LeucoScreen^TM Cytochemical Stain of Peroxidase

Section II:  Hazardous Ingredients 

Component                                                Weight Percent            CAS Number   
3,3’-diaminobenzidine tetrahydrochloride           <1                       C12H14N4
Water                                                             95 - 99                    7732-18-5
           
Section III:  Physical Data

Appearance and Odor:  Clear amber solution
Boiling Point:  100ºC
Vapor Pressure:  NA
Vapor Density:  1
Solubility in Water:  Dilutable in water
Specific Gravity:  NA
Evaporation Rate:  NA
Volatile Fraction by Weight:  about 100%

Section IV:  Fire and Explosion Hazard Data

Flash Point:  none
Extinguishing Media:  Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide.
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:  Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards:  Toxic fumes could be emitted when water is evaporated with fire.
Section V:  Reactivity Data

Incompatibilities:  Strong oxidizing agents and strong bases.
Hazardous Polymerization: None

Section VI:  Health Hazard Data

Effects of Overexposure:  May be harmful if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through skin.
    Inhalation:  Irritating to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
    Eyes: Avoid all contact.  May cause severe eye irritation.
    Skin:  Avoid all contact. May cause cancer.
    Ingestion:  May be harmful if swallowed.

First Aid Procedures:
    Inhalation:  If symptomatic, remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.  Get medical attention if symptoms persist.
    Eyes:  Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.  Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
    Skin:  Immediately wash skin with copious amounts of water.  Get medical attention if     symptoms occur.
    Ingestion:  Wash out mouth with water provided person is conscious.  Seek immediate medical     attention.

Section VII:  Precautions for Safe Handling and Use

Good ventilation (typically 10 air changes per hour) should be used.
Eye/Skin Protection:  Wear safety glasses with side shields.  Wear rubber gloves.  Do not get in eyes, on skin, on clothing.
Storage:  Refrigerate.
Spill, Leak and Disposal Procedures: Absorb on sand or vermiculite and place in closed containers for disposal. Do not allow product to enter storm or sanitary sewers, lakes, rivers, streams or public water supplies.  Discharge, treatment, or disposal may be subject to national, state or local laws.

Section VIII:  Special Precautions and Comments

Lab experiments have shown mutagenic effects.  To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.