Safety Data Sheets / 3-amino-9-ethyl-carbazole Stain - Formalin-Acetone Fixative
Safety Data Sheet
3-amino-9-ethyl-carbazole Stain - Formalin-Acetone Fixative
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- 3-amino-9-ethyl-carbazole Stain - Formalin-Acetone Fixative
- Other Names
- -
- Product Number(s)
- 26173-01, EMS26173-01
- 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 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
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.
- Acute Toxicity - Dermal 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
- Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
- GHS08 Health hazard
- Germ Cell Mutagenicity 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer.
- Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 1 H370-H371 Causes damage to organs. 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.
- GHS05 Corrosion
- Eye Damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
- GHS07
- Skin Irrititation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
- Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Label Elements





- Signal Words
- None
- Hazard Statement(s)
- H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H301 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
- H315 - Causes skin irritation.
- H318 - Causes serious eye damage.
- H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H350 - May cause cancer.
- H370 - Causes damage to organs.
- May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
- H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H372 - Causes 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.
- 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.
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
- P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
- 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].
- P304±P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- 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±P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
- P362±P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
- P333±P313 IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- P370±P378 In case of fire: Use CO₂ to extinguish.
- P403±P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- P405 Store locked up.
- P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Skin; Eye; Possibly skin
Human Health
- Inhalation
- Toxic if inhaled
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Ingestion
- Causes damage to organs. May cause damage to the central nervous system and the
- visual organs.
- Toxic if swallowed
- Eyes
- Causes serious eye damage
- Skin
- Toxic in contact with skin
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- May cause skin irritation
- May cause cancer
Environment
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone, Reagent Grade | 67-64-1 | >25-≤50% | Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Narcotic Effects |
| Formaldehyde | 50-00-0 | >10-≤25% | Not Available |
| Methyl Alcohol | 67-56-1 | >2.5-≤10% | Acute Toxicity - Dermal: Category 3 Flammable Liquids: Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - Single Exposure Category 1, Eyes |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help
- Inhalation
- Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
- 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. Then consult a doctor.
- Other Information
- Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
- Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
- Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
- In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
- DO NOT USE Water with full jet
- HAZCHEM
- No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Mouth respiratory protective device.
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.
- Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
- Open and handle receptacle with care.
- Prevent formation of aerosols.
- Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
- Protect from heat.
- Protect against electrostatic charges.
- Keep respiratory protective device available
- Conditions for safe storage
- Store in a cool location.
- Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
- Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
- Protect from heat and direct sunlight
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
| Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67-64-1 Acetone, Reagent Grade | 1000 ppm | 2400 mg/m³ | 500ppm | |
| 50-00-0 formaldehyde | 0.75ppm | - | 0.3ppm | - |
| 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol | 200ppm | 260 mg/m³ | 250ppm |
- 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.
- Store protective clothing separately.
- Avoid contact with the skin.
- Avoid contact with the eyes and skin
Personal protective equipment
- Eye and face protection
- Tightly sealed goggles
- Skin protection
- Gloves and googles
- 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
- 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
- Clear liquid
- Odour
- Pugnent
- pH
- Not determined
- Vapour Pressure
- Not determined
- Density
- Not determined
- Boiling Point
- Not determined
- Melting Point
- Not determined
- Solubility
- Not miscible or difficult to mix
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not determined
- Flash Point
- -20 °C (-4 °F)
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Highly flammable
- Ignition Temperature
- Product is not selfigniting.
- Formula
- Solvent content:
- Organic solvents: 73.8 %
- Water: 26.1 %
- VOC content: 28.75 %
- 1,692.4 g/l / 14.12 lb/gal
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:
- 50-00-0 formaldehyde
- Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
- Eye contact
- Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
- Skin contact
- Irritant to skin and mucous membranes
- Ingestion
- No further relevant information available
- Inhalation
- No further relevant information available
- Toxicity and irritation
- The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
- Toxic
- Irritant
- Carcinogenic.
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 3 (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water
- Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
- Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
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
- UN1090
- Proper shipping name
- ACETONE solution
- Transport hazard class
- Class 3
- Packing group
- PG II
- Environmental hazard
- Not applicable
- Special precautions for users
- Warning: Flammable liquids
- Additional information
- Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
- EMS Number: F-E,S-D
- Stowage Category E
- Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
- Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
- Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
- Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- No data available
- Other Information
- EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
- 67-64-1 Acetone, Reagent Grade I
- 50-00-0 formaldehyde B1
- TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
- 67-64-1 Acetone, Reagent Grade A4
- 50-00-0 formaldehyde A2
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 23 February 2026
- 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
- No data available
