Alcoholic Haematoxylin 5% Solution

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Alcoholic Haematoxylin 5% Solution

Other Names

Alcoholic Haematoxylin, 5% (in 100% Alcohol)

Product Number(s)

26385-04, EMS26385-04

CAS Number

Not available.

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)

• Hazard-determining components of labelling:
• haematoxylin
• Methyl Alcohol
• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Harmful if inhaled.
• May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• 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.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Ingestion

Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Eyes

Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult 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, 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.
• Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
• PAC-1:
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 530 ppm
• PAC-2:
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 2,100 ppm
• PAC-3:
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 7200* ppm

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Information about protection against explosions and fires:
• 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

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

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

Not available.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case on intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Dark brown liquid.

Odour

Alcohol-like

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

59.5 hPa

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

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 5628 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 15800 mg/kg (rabbit)

Eye contact

No irritating effect.

Skin contact

No irritant effect.

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

• Harmful
• Carcinogenic categories
• IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• NTP (National Toxicology Program)
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration)
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• Alternative sources for toxicological information
• No non-standard sources for toxicological information where used.

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 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

1987ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (METHANOL), MARINE POLLUTANT

Transport hazard class

• Class 3 Flammable liquids.
• Label 3

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

• Yes (DOT)
• Symbol (fish and tree)

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Flammable liquids.
• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
• EMS Number: F-E,S-D
• Stowage Category: B

Additional information

• Transport/Additional information:
• DOT
• Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 5 L
• On cargo aircraft only: 60 L
• Remarks: Special marking with the symbol (fish and tree).
• ADR
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
• IMDG
• Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
• Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable liquids
• Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
• EMS Number: F-E,S-D
• Stowage Category B
• UN "Model Regulation": UN 1987 ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (METHANOL), 3, II

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

• Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
• TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol ACTIVE
• 517-28-2 haematoxylin ACTIVE
• Hazardous Air Pollutants
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
• Proposition 65
• Chemicals known to cause cancer:
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
• Carcinogenic categories
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
• None of the ingredients is listed.

Other Information

A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

14 April 2026

Comments

• Abbreviations and acronyms:
• ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
• IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
• DOT: US Department of Transportation
• IATA: International Air Transport Association
• EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
• ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
• CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
• NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
• HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
• VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
• LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
• LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
• PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
• vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
• NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
• OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
• TLV: Threshold Limit Value
• PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
• REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
• BEI: Biological Exposure Limit
• Flammable liquids 2: Flammable liquids - Category 2
• Acute toxicity - inhalation 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
• Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 2: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 2

References

• EMS SDS ALCOHOLIC HEMATOXYLIN, 5% (IN 100% ALCOHOL) 05/04/2022
• https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/26385-04.pdf