Alcoholic Haematoxylin, 1% in 95% Alcohol

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

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

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

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.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

• Harmful 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

Eyes

Causes serious eye irritation.

Skin

• Causes skin irritation.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

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

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

Fire

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

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.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols

Conditions for safe storage

• Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.
• Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

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.

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

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

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)

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

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.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

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

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 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.

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