SAFETY DATA SHEET
Mayer's Haematoxylin
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Mayer's Haematoxylin
Other Names:
-
Product Number(s):
26173-03, EMS26173-03
CAS Number:
-
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard
Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer.
Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H350 May cause cancer.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Eye
Human Health
Inhalation:
No further relevant information available.
Ingestion:
No further relevant information available.
Eyes:
Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin:
No further relevant information available.
Environment
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
chloral hydrate
302-17-0
>2.5-≤10%
H301 - Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3); H315 - Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2); H319 - Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A)
Citric acid
77-92-9
≤2.5%
H319 - Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A)H335 - Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system
Haematoxylin
517-28-2
≤2.5%
H319 - Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols
Prevent formation of aerosols
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Goggles recommended during refilling.
Skin protection
Gloves and Goggles
Body protection
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Liquid
Odour
Charactisitics
pH
at 20 °C (68 °F): 2.4
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
Not determined
Melting Point
Not determined
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
Not determined
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Not determined
Formula
Solvent content:
Water: 89.8 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
Solids content: 5.0 %
Water: 89.8 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
Solids content: 5.0 %
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
Stable under normal working conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
302-17-0 chloral hydrate
Oral LD50 479 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 3,030 mg/kg (rat)
77-92-9 Citric acid
Oral LD50 5,040 mg/kg (mouse)
302-17-0 chloral hydrate
Oral LD50 479 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 3,030 mg/kg (rat)
77-92-9 Citric acid
Oral LD50 5,040 mg/kg (mouse)
Eye contact
No irritating effect
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No sensitizing effects known.
Inhalation
No sensitizing effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Harmful
Irritant
Harmful
Irritant
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
Void
Proper shipping name
Void
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
Void
Environmental hazard
Void
Special precautions for users
Void
Additional information
Void
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No further relevant information available.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
20 November 2024
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.