Basic Fuchsin, 0.1% in 95% Methanol

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Basic Fuchsin, 0.1% in 95% Methanol

Other Names

Not available

Product Number(s)

26031-10, EMS26031-10

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: Methyl Alcohol
• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Harmful if inhaled.
• Causes skin irritation.
• May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• Suspected of causing cancer.
• Causes damage to organs.
• May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

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 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

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Ingestion

Seek medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Eyes

Seek medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

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, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.

HAZCHEM

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.

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.
• 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

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

Liquid, coloured according to product specification.

Odour

Characteristic

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

128hPa

Density

0.79g/cm³

Boiling Point

64.7°C

Melting Point

-98°C

Solubility

Not miscible or difficult to mix.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

Flash Point

11°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 5.5 Vol%
• Upper: 44 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

455°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

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 2: hazardous for water.
• Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
• Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.

UN Number

UN1230

Proper shipping name

1230 METHANOL solution

Transport hazard class

• Class 3 Flammable liquids.
• Label 3±6.1

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

Not applicable

Special precautions for users

• Warning: Flammable liquids.
• Danger code (Kemler): 336
• EMS Number: F-E,S-D
• Stowage Category: B
• Stowage Code: SW2 Clear of living quarters.

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

18 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.