Safety Data Sheets / Alcoholic Haematoxylin

Safety Data Sheet

Alcoholic Haematoxylin

Version 1Last reviewed 17 February 2026Catalogue: 26369-01, EMS26369-01

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Alcoholic Haematoxylin
Other Names: Not available.
Product Number(s): 26369-01, EMS26369-01
CAS Number: Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals. For connective tissue stains - Stain with a poly-acid step.

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
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

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. A1 H350 May cause cancer.
Stot SE 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Sens. 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): Hazard-determining components of labelling:
Ethyl alcohol
Methyl Alcohol
haematoxylin
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
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 away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.
Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
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 should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Ingestion: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
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. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin: (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and was it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

Environment

In case of fire: Use CO, sand, extinguishing powder for extinction.
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
Ethyl alcohol	64-17-5	>50-≤100%	Not Available
Methyl Alcohol	67-56-1	>2.5-≤10%	Not Available
haematoxylin	517-28-2	>2.5-≤10%	Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation: Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a 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. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
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

Fire: CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM: For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.

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: Dilute with plenty of 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.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.

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.
Conditions for safe storage: Store in a cool location.
Keep container 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
Ethyl alcohol	1000ppm	1880mg/m³	-
Methyl Alcohol	200ppm	262mg/m³	250ppm	328mg/m³

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 and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection: Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection: Wear protective clothing.
Respiratory protection: In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Dark brown liquid
Odour: Like alcohol
pH: Not determined
Vapour Pressure: 59.5hPa
Density: 0.7906g/cm³
Boiling Point: 78°C
Melting Point: Undetermined
Solubility: Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available.
Flash Point: 14°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Lower: 3.3 Vol%
Upper: 19 Vol%
Ignition Temperature: 363°C
Formula: Not available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability: No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Contact with water releases flammable gases.
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 5628 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 15800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact: Irritating effect.
Skin contact: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion: Not available.
Inhalation: Sensitisation possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation: 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: Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water.
Do not 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 together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.
UN Number: UN1987
Proper shipping name: 1987 ALCOHOLS, N.O.S (METHANOL)
Transport hazard class: Class 3 flammable liquids
Packing group: II
Environmental hazard: Not applicable.
Special precautions for users: Warning: Flammable liquids
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Stowage Category: B
Additional information: Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: D/E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6
Other Information: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 17 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.