Safety Data Sheets / Ehrlich's Haematoxylin, Diluted

Safety Data Sheet

Ehrlich's Haematoxylin, Diluted

Version 1Last reviewed 23 February 2026Catalogue: 26503-05, EMS26503-05

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Ehrlich's Haematoxylin, Diluted
Other Names: Not available
Product Number(s): 26503-05, EMS26503-05
CAS Number: Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals, stains.

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
Flammable liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute Toxicity - Oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
GHS08 Health hazard
Carcinogenicity 1A H350 May cause cancer.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 1 H370 Causes damage to organs.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): Hazard-determining components of labelling: Ethyl alcohol
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Toxic if swallowed.
Causes serious eye damage.
May cause cancer.
Causes damage to organs.
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement(s): Obtain special instruction 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.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation: If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion: Immediately call a poison cenrer/doctor. Rinse mouth.
Eyes: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Skin: (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Environment

In case of fire: Use CO, powder or water spray to extinguish.
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
glycerol	56-81-5	>2.5-≤10%	Not Available
Ethyl alcohol	64-17-5	>2.5-≤10%	Not Available
Acetic Acid Glacial	64-19-7	≤2.5%	Not Available
haematoxylin	517-28-2	≤2.5%	Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation: Supply fresh air; consult doctor in case of complaints.
Skin Contact: Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information: No further relevant information available.

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

No special measures required.

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).
Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: No special precautions are necessary if used correctly.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage: Store in a cool location.
Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
56-81-5 glycerol	-	-	-
54-17-5 Ethyl alcohol	1000ppm	1900mg/m³	1000ppm A3
64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial	10ppm	25mg/m³	15ppm	37mg/m³

Engineering controls: Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection: 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: Protective Clothing.
Respiratory protection: Not required.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Liquid, coloured according to product specification.
Odour: Characteristic.
pH: Not determined.
Vapour Pressure: 23hPa
Density: Not determined
Boiling Point: 78°C
Melting Point: Undetermined.
Solubility: Fully miscible.
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available.
Flash Point: 13°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not determined
Ignition Temperature: Product is not selfigniting.
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: 64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial
Oral LD50 3310 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 1060 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact: No irritating effect.
Skin contact: No irritant effect.
Ingestion: No further information available.
Inhalation: No sensitizing effects known.
Toxicity and irritation: None of the ingredients is listed.

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

Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.
UN Number: Not applicable.
Proper shipping name: Not applicable.
Transport hazard class: Not applicable.
Packing group: Not applicable.
Environmental hazard: Not applicable.
Special precautions for users: Not applicable.
Additional information: No further relevant information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol A3
Other Information: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

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.