Safety Data Sheets / May-Gruenwald Stain
Safety Data Sheet
May-Gruenwald Stain
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- May-Gruenwald Stain
- Other Names
- Prepared with non-polychromed (non-oxidised) Methylene Blue and Eosin Y.
- Product Number(s)
- C520, C5201, C5205
- CAS Number
- -
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
- Laboratory use.
- Used as a stain for microscopy.
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
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.
- Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition)
- The product is not classified according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
- Inhalation
- May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
- Ingestion
- May cause irritation of digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
- Eyes
- May cause eye irritation.
- Skin
- May cause skin irritation through the skin.
Environment
Not available.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| May-Grunwald Stain | N/A | - | - |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- If swallowed, wash out mouth with water, provided person is conscious. Call a physician immediately.
- Inhalation
- Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician.
- Skin Contact
- Remove any contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap or mild detergent and water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation develops or persists.
- Eye Contact
- Wash eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Assure adequate flushing by separating the eyelids with fingers. Get medical attention immediately.
- Other Information
- No further relevant information available.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- Water Spray, Carbon Dioxide, Dry Chemical or alcohol-resistant foam.
- HAZCHEM
- Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Carbon, Sulphur, & nitrogen oxides, HCl gas. As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
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 spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. . Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. 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
| Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May-Grunwald Stain | None listed | None listed | None listed | None listed |
- Engineering controls
- Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and 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
- Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- Dark green - dark brown crystalline powder
- Odour
- None
- pH
- Not available.
- Vapour Pressure
- Not available.
- Density
- Not available.
- Boiling Point
- Not available.
- Melting Point
- Not available.
- Solubility
- Soluble in water.
- Specific Gravity of Density
- Not available.
- Flash Point
- Not available.
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- Not available.
- Ignition Temperature
- Not available.
- Formula
- Not available.
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- No further relevant information available.
- Chemical stability
- table at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- No further relevant information available.
- Conditions to avoid
- Incompatible materials.
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidising agents.
11. Toxicological Information
- Acute effects
- LD50/LC50:CAS# Not available.
- Eye contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Skin contact
- No further relevant information available.
- Ingestion
- No further relevant information available.
- Inhalation
- No data 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
- 6 October 2021
- 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.