Safety Data Sheets / Gill's No. 2 Haematoxylin Stain, Double Strength
Safety Data Sheet
Gill's No. 2 Haematoxylin Stain, Double Strength
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Gill's No. 2 Haematoxylin Stain, Double Strength
- Other Names
- Gill's double strength haematoxylin stain, Gill's # 2 Haematoxylin Solution
- Product Number(s)
- AG2-500
- CAS Number
- -
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
- Laboratory use.
- Used in hospital and pathology laboratories for histopathological tissue staining.
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
No information available.
Label Elements


- Signal Words
- Warning
- Hazard Statement(s)
- Not classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and Safe Work Australia criteria.
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
- Inhalation
- May cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system.
- Ingestion
- May cause irritation to the mouth and mucous membranes.
- Eyes
- Causes eye irritation, redness and tearing.
- Skin
- Causes skin irritation and redness.
Environment
Not available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-ethanedio | 107-21-1 | <10% | Acute Tox. (Oral) 4, H302 |
| Aluminium sulphate hexadecahydrate | 16828-11-8 | <4% | Eye Dam. 1, H318 |
| Acetic acid | 64-19-7 | <4% | Flam. Liq. 3, H226; Skin Corr. 1A, H314 |
| Haematoxylin | 517-28-2 | 0.5% | Acute Tox. (Inhalation) 4, H332; Skin Irrit. 2, H315; Eye Irrit. 2A, H319;STOT SE 3, H335 |
| Sodium iodate | 7681-55-2 | <0.03% | Ox. Liq. 1, H271;Acute Tox. (Oral) 3, H301; Resp. Sens. 1, H334; Skin Sens. 1, H317 |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention.
- Inhalation
- If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if breathing problems develop.
- Skin Contact
- In case of skin contact, immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with water and soap. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
- Eye Contact
- In case of eye contact, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention.
- Other Information
- No further relevant information available.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Hazardous combustion products include oxides of carbon. When fighting a major fire wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective equipment.
6. Accidental Release Measures
- Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Wear approved respiratory protection, chemical resistant gloves, protective clothing and safety boots. Evacuate all non-essential personnel from affected area. Do not breathe vapours. Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Environmental precautions
- In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses.
- Methods and materials for containment and clean up
- Stop leak if safe to do so and absorb spill with sand, earth, vermiculite or some other absorbent material. Collect the spilled material and place into a suitable container for disposal.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation of vapours. Food, beverages and tobacco products should not be stored or consumed where this material is in use. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use. Provide eyewash fountains and safety showers in close proximity to points of potential exposure.
- Conditions for safe storage
- Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated area. Keep in original container tightly closed when not in use. Protect from heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition. Keep away from strong oxidising agent.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
| Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,2-ethanediol | 20** ppm | 10* 52** mg/m³, | 40** ppm | 104** mg/m³Sk;*particulate;**vapour |
| Acetic acid | 10 ppm | 25 mg/m³ | 15 ppm | 37 mg/m |
- Engineering controls
- Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapour below occupational exposure standards.
Personal protective equipment
- Eye and face protection
- Eye and face protectors for protection against splashing materials or liquids. See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337 for more information.
- Skin protection
- No information available
- Body protection
- No information available
- Respiratory protection
- When vapours approach the exposure standards then the use of a half-face organic vapour respirator with dust/mist filter is recommended.
- When vapours exceed the exposure standards, the use of an positive pressure demand self-contained or airline breathing apparatus is recommended. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels. If entering spaces where the airborne concentration of a contaminant is unknown then the use of a selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air supply is recommended. See Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 for more information
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- Purple liquid
- Odour
- Not determined.
- pH
- Not determined
- Vapour Pressure
- at 20 °C: 23 hPa
- Density
- 1.02
- Boiling Point
- Not determined.
- Melting Point
- Not determined.
- Solubility
- Soluble in all proportions in water.
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not determined.
- Flash Point
- Not applicable
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not applicable
- Ignition Temperature
- Product is not self-igniting.
- Formula
- Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- No further relevant information available.
- Chemical stability
- Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Oxides of carbon.
- Conditions to avoid
- Heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition.
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidising agents.
11. Toxicological Information
- Acute effects
- No further relevant information available.
- Eye contact
- Causes eye irritation, redness and tearing.
- Skin contact
- Causes skin irritation and redness.
- Ingestion
- May cause irritation to the mouth and mucous membranes.
- Inhalation
- May cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system.
- Toxicity and irritation
- LD₅₀/LC₅₀ Values Relevant for Classification:
- 107-21-1 1,2-ethanediol
- Oral LD₅₀ 5840 mg/kg (rat)
- Dermal LD₅₀ 9530 mg/kg (rabbit)
- 64-19-7 acetic acid
- Oral LD₅₀ 3310 mg/kg (rat)
- Dermal LD₅₀ 1060 mg/kg (rabbit)
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
- Dispose according to applicable local and state government regulations.
- Special Precautions for Landfill or Incineration: Please consult your state Land Waste Management Authority for more information.
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 Scheduled.
- 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.
