SAFETY DATA SHEET
Rhodamine Saturated Solution
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Rhodamine Saturated Solution
Other Names:
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Product Number(s):
26602-01, EMS26602-01
CAS Number:
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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
Flammable Liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute Toxicity - Oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
GHS08 Health hazard
Carcinogenicity 1A H350 May cause cancer.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system
and the visual organs.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
GHS07
Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Flammable Liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute Toxicity - Oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
GHS08 Health hazard
Carcinogenicity 1A H350 May cause cancer.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system
and the visual organs.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or
repeated exposure.
GHS07
Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H350 May cause cancer
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H350 May cause cancer
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Precautionary Statement(s)
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor
P330 Rinse mouth.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray to extinguish.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
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.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor
P330 Rinse mouth.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P337+P313 IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray to extinguish.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Eye, Ingestion
Human Health
Inhalation:
No further relevant information available
Ingestion:
Toxic if swallowed
Eyes:
Causes serious eye irritation
Skin:
No further relevant information available
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
64-17-5
>50-≤100%
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Methyl Alcohol
67-56-1
>2.5-≤10%
Flammable liquid, Cat 2Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation) Cat 3Specific target organ toxicity following single exposure, Cat 1
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help
Inhalation
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. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
Unsuitable: Water with full jet
Unsuitable: Water with full jet
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
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.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage
Protect from heat and direct sunlight
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol
1000 ppm
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1000 ppm
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67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
200 ppm
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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 eyes.
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 eyes.
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
Gloves and goggles
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
Red-Brown liquid
Odour
Alcohol like
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
Not determined
Density
at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.868 g/cm³ (7.24346 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point
Not determined
Melting Point
Not determined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
Not determined
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Flammable
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined.
Upper: Not determined
Explosion limits:
Lower: Not determined.
Upper: Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting.
Formula
Solvent content:
Organic solvents: 99.8 %
VOC content: 99.80 %
866.3 g/l / 7.23 lb/gal
Solids content: 100.0 %
Organic solvents: 99.8 %
VOC content: 99.80 %
866.3 g/l / 7.23 lb/gal
Solids content: 100.0 %
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
Stable under normal working conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No further relevant information available
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:
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol
Oral LD50 7,060 mg/kg (rat)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 20,000 mg/l (rat)
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol
Oral LD50 7,060 mg/kg (rat)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 20,000 mg/l (rat)
Eye contact
Irritating 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:
Toxic
Irritant
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol 1
Toxic
Irritant
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol 1
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.
Transport hazard class
Class 3
Packing group
PG II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids
Additional information
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
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
Not applicable
Other Information
TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol A3
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol A3
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
28 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.
References
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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.