Gill's Modified EA Counterstain

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Gill's Modified EA Counterstain

Other Names

Not available

Product Number(s)

26050-05, 26050-06, EMS26050-05, EMS26050-06

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:
• Ethyl alcohol
• Methyl Alcohol
• In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
• May cause cancer.
• May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.
• Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
• 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.
• If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.

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

• Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
• For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water

HAZCHEM

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.

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.
• Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.
• Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
• PAC-1:
• 64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol 1,800 ppm
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 530 ppm
• PAC-2:
• 64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol 3300* ppm
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 2,100 ppm
• PAC-3:
• 64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol 15000* ppm
• 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.

Conditions for safe storage

• Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles: No special requirements.
• Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
• Further information about storage conditions: Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
• Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
• Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.

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

Goggles recommended during refilling.

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
• Material of gloves
• The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
• Penetration time of glove material
• 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

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

Alcohol-like

pH

2.5 at 20 °C (68 °F)

Vapour Pressure

59hPa

Density

Not determined

Boiling Point

Undetermined

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined

Flash Point

Not applicable

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 3.5 Vol%
• Upper: 15 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

425 °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

Contact with water releases flammable gases.

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

• The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations: Harmful
• Interactive effects No interactive effects between components are known.
• Carcinogenic categories
• IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
• 64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol 1
• 5141-20-8 Light Green SF Yellowish 3
• 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

For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.

UN Number

UN1987

Proper shipping name

• DOT Alcohols, n.o.s.
• ADR 1987 ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.
• IMDG ALCOHOLS, N.O.S., MARINE POLLUTANT
• IATA ALCOHOLS, N.O.S.

Transport hazard class

• Class 3 Flammable liquids.
• Label 3

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

• Marine pollutant: Yes (DOT)
• Symbol (fish and tree)
• Special marking (ADR): Symbol (fish and tree)

Special precautions for users

Warning: Flammable liquids.

Additional information

Not available

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6

Other Information

• Sara
• 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): 64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol ACTIVE
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol ACTIVE
• 17372-87-1 disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate ACTIVE
• 10114-58-6 1,3-bis(2,3-diaminophenylazo)benzenehydrochloride ACTIVE
• 5141-20-8 Light Green SF Yellowish 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:
• 64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
• Carcinogenic categories
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
• 64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol A3
• NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

24 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
• Substances and mixtures which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases 1: Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit
• flammable gases - Category 1
• Carcinogenicity 1A: Carcinogenicity - Category 1A
• Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 2: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 2

References

EMS SDS EA Counterstain, Gill's Modified. 04/07/2022 https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/26050-05.pdf