Safety Data Sheets / Giemsa Stain, Certified
Safety Data Sheet
Giemsa Stain, Certified
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Giemsa Stain, Certified
- Other Names
- Azure mixture sicc.
- Product Number(s)
- C109
- CAS Number
- 51811-82-6
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au
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
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
Not available.
Label Elements
- Signal Words
- Warning
- Hazard Statement(s)
- H402: Harmful to aquatic life.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- P273: Avoid release into the environment.
- P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
- Inhalation
- Harmful by inhalation.
- Ingestion
- Harmful if swallowed.
- Eyes
- Risk of serious damage to eyes.
- Skin
- Harmful in contact with skin.
Environment
Not available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylthioninium chloride | 61-73-4 | 10-30% | - |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water.
- Inhalation
- Move to fresh air.
- Skin Contact
- Rinse with plenty of soap & water.
- Eye Contact
- Rinse immediately with plenty of water
- Other Information
- Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Carbon, Nitrogen & sulphur oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas, hydrogen bromide gas. Extinguishing: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam. Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
6. Accidental Release Measures
- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8.
- Environmental precautions
- Not available.
- Methods and materials for containment and clean up
- Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
- Conditions for safe storage
- Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
- Engineering controls
- Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Personal protective equipment
- Eye and face protection
- Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
- Skin protection
- Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
- Body protection
- Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
- Respiratory protection
- A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- Dark green fine crystalline powder.
- Odour
- Not available.
- pH
- Not available.
- Vapour Pressure
- Not available.
- Density
- Not available.
- Boiling Point
- Not available.
- Melting Point
- 300°C (572°F)
- Solubility
- Not available.
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not available.
- Flash Point
- Not applicable.
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not applicable.
- Ignition Temperature
- Not applicable.
- Formula
- Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- No further relevant information available.
- Chemical stability
- Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No further relevant information available.
- Conditions to avoid
- Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
- Incompatible materials
- Nitric acid, sulphuric acid, strong alkalies, reducing agents, dichromates, strong oxidising agents.
11. Toxicological Information
- Acute effects
- No further relevant information available.
- Eye contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Skin contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Ingestion
- Stomach irregularities.
- Inhalation
- No further relevant information available.
- Toxicity and irritation
- No further relevant information available.
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
- No further relevant information available.
13. Disposal Considerations
General information
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
- UN Number
- None.
- Proper shipping name
- Not regulated.
- Transport hazard class
- 0
- Packing group
- None.
- Environmental hazard
- No information available.
- Special precautions for users
- No information available.
- Additional information
- No information available.
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- Not listed.
- Other Information
- No further relevant information available.
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 27 November 2024
- 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.