SAFETY DATA SHEET
Alcoholic haematoxylin 1% in 95% alcohol (DG)
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Alcoholic haematoxylin 1% in 95% alcohol
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
EMS26091-01; 26091-01
CAS Number:
N/A
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
GHS02 Flame
Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 Health hazard
Resp. Sens. 1B H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to organs.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Sens. 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 Health hazard
Resp. Sens. 1B H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to organs.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Sens. 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350 May cause cancer
H371 May cause damage to organs
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H315 Causes skin irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350 May cause cancer
H371 May cause damage to organs
H332 Harmful if inhaled
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth.
If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Specific treatment (see on this label).
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO₂, powder or water spray.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
Rinse mouth.
If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Specific treatment (see on this label).
If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO₂, powder or water spray.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Primary route(s) of entry
Ingestion, skin and inhalation
Human Health
Inhalation:
Harmful if inhaled.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May cause damage to organs
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May cause damage to organs
Eyes:
Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Environment
Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Ethyl Alcohol, denatured
64-17-5
>50-≤100%
H225, Flammable liquids (Category 2)H319 Causes serious eye irritation. (Category 2A)
Methyl Alcohol
67-56-1
>2.5-≤10%
H225, Flammable liquids (Category 2)H301, Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3)H331, Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3)H311, Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3)Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 1), Eyes, Central nervous system, H370
Haematoxylin
517-28-2
≤2.5%
H319 Causes serious eye irritation. (Category 2A)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Immediately call a 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
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam
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
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
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
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
64-17-5 Ethyl Alcohol, denatured
1000ppm
1900 mg/m³
1000 ppm
1880 mg/m³
200 ppm
260 mg/m³
250 ppm
328 mg/m³
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
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
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
Body protection
Tightly sealed googles and gloves
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
Dark brown fluid
Odour
Alcohol-like
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
Not determined
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
78 °C (172.4 °F)
Melting Point
Not determined
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
17 °C (62.6 °F)
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable
Ignition Temperature
363 °C (685.4 °F)
Formula
Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 95.0 %
Water: 4.0 %
VOC content: 95.00 %
989.6 g/l / 8.26 lb/gl
Organic solvents: 95.0 %
Water: 4.0 %
VOC content: 95.00 %
989.6 g/l / 8.26 lb/gl
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
Stable under normal working laboratory 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
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
Oral LD50 5,628 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 15,800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Oral LD50 5,628 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 15,800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
No irritant effect
Skin contact
No irritant effect
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
Harmful
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
Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
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
UN1987
Proper shipping name
ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL, METHANOL)
Transport hazard class
Class 3
Packing group
PG II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids
Additional information
· Danger code (Kemler): 33
· EMS Number: F-E,S-D
· Stowage Category B
Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 5 L
On cargo aircraft only: 60 L
· Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
· EMS Number: F-E,S-D
· Stowage Category B
Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 5 L
On cargo aircraft only: 60 L
· Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No further relevant information available
Other Information
No further relevant information available
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
17 December 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.
References
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