Safety Data Sheets / Mayer's Modified Haematoxylin
Safety Data Sheet
Mayer's Modified Haematoxylin
1. Identification
Product Identifiers
- Product Name
- Mayer's Modified Haematoxylin
- Other Names
- -
- Product Number(s)
- AMHM-1L; MHM-1L; EMS26043-18
- CAS Number
- No data available
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Hospital and pathology laboratories only
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
- Classified as non-Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of classification and labelling of Chemicals (GHS) including Work, Health and
- Safety regulations, Australia.
- Not classified as dangerous goods according to the Australian Dangerous Goods Code (ADG).
Label Elements
- Signal Words
- Danger
- Hazard Statement(s)
- No data available
- Precautionary Statement(s)
- No data available
Primary route(s) of entry
No data available
Human Health
- Inhalation
- May cause respiratory irritation, coughing, discomfort, difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, dizziness, headache and confusion
- Ingestion
- May be harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of mouth, throat and stomach, mucous build up and stomach pain
- Eyes
- May cause irritation, tearing, stinging, blurred vision and pain.
- Skin
- May cause irritation, redness, itchiness and skin dryness.
Environment
No ecological problems are to be expected when the product is handled and used with due care and attention.
3. Composition / Information on Ingredients
| Name | CAS No. | Content (w/w) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glycerol | 56-81-5 | <35% | Not a hazardous substance or mixture. |
| Acetic acid | 64-19-7 | <3% | Flammable liquids (Category 3), H226 Skin corrosion/irritation (Sub-category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 |
| Aluminium sulphate 18 Hydrate | 7784-31-8 | <2% | Corrosive to Metals (Category 1), H290 Skin corrosion/irritation (Sub-category 1A), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 |
| Haematoxylin | 517-28-2 | <0.5% | Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A), H319 |
| Sodium periodate | 7790-28-5 | 0.05% | Oxidizing solids (Category 1), H271 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1C), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 1), Thyroid, H372 Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400 Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H410 |
4. First Aid Measures
- Ingestion
- Rinse mouth thoroughly with water immediately, repeat until all traces of product have been removed. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Seek medical advice if
- effects persist.
- Inhalation
- Inhalation of any vapours from this product is not likely to present an acute hazard. If inhaled, remove from contaminated area to fresh air immediately.
- Apply artificial respiration if not breathing. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Immediately obtain medical aid if cough or other symptoms appear
- Skin Contact
- Irritation unlikely. If irritation occurs wash with plenty of soap and water.
- Eye Contact
- Immediately irrigate with copious quantity of water for at least 15 minutes.
- Eyelids to be held open. In all cases of eye contamination it is a sensible precaution to seek medical advice.
- Other Information
- Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of the patient.
5. Firefighting Measures
Suitable extinguishing equipment
- Fire
- Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire. No limitations to the type of extinguishing media.
- Use water, CO₂, or dry chemical depending upon other chemicals that may be present in vicinity
- Only small quantities of decomposition products are expected from this product at temperatures normally achieved in a fire. This will only occur after heating to dryness.
- Temperature and combustion of material in vicinity may cause formation of toxic fumes.
- HAZCHEM
- -
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
- Hazardous combustion products include oxides of carbon, smoke and fumes.This material is not a flammable or combustible liquid.Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers. Containers close to fire should be removed if safe to do so.
- 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. Material may be slippery when spilt. Remainder of material can be washed to drain with plenty of water.
7. Handling and Storage
- Precautions for safe handling
- Work in an area of good ventilation, an approved fume cupboard is preferred.
- Avoid fumes.
- Wear Safety glasses, gloves and protective apron.
- 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
- Keep containers tightly closed.
- Read safety directions before use.
- Avoid contact with metals.
8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
Exposure Standards
| Material | TWA ppm | TWA mg/m³ | STEL ppm | STEL mg/m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glycerol | - | 10 | - | - |
| Acetic acid | 10 | 25 | 15 | 37 |
| Aluminium sulphate 18 hydrate | - | 2 | - | - |
- Engineering controls
- The product does not contain any relevant quantities of materials with critical values that have to be monitored at the workplace. Ensure adequate ventilation of the working area
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
- When selecting gloves for use against certain chemicals, the degradation resistance, permeation rate and permeation breakthrough time should be considered.
- PVC or natural rubber gloves. See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2161 for more information. Occupational protective clothing (depending on conditions in which it has to be used, in particular as regards the period for which it is worn, which shall be determined on the basis of the seriousness of the risk, the frequency of exposure to the risk, the characteristics of the workstation of each worker and the performance of the protective clothing). See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4501 for more information.
- Body protection
- Impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
- Respiratory protection
- The use of a P1 dust mask (disposable) or with replaceable filters is recommended. See Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 for more information.
9. Physical and Chemical Properties
General information
- Appearance
- Dark red/purple liquid
- Odour
- Distinctive
- pH
- >2
- Vapour Pressure
- No information available
- Density
- No information available
- Boiling Point
- No information available
- Melting Point
- No information available
- Solubility
- No information available
- Specific Gravity of Density
- No information available
- Flash Point
- No information available
- Flammable (Explosive) Limits
- No information available
- Ignition Temperature
- No information available
- Formula
- No information available
10. Stability and Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
- Chemical stability
- Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Oxides of carbon, smoke and fumes.
- Conditions to avoid
- Heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition.
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidising agents, strong alkalis and acids.
11. Toxicological Information
- Acute effects
- No data available
- Eye contact
- May cause irritation
- Skin contact
- May cause irritation
- Ingestion
- No data available
- Inhalation
- No data available
- Toxicity and irritation
- No significant ingredient is classified as carcinogenic by International Agency for Research on Cancer.
12. Ecological Information
- Ecotoxicity
- No ecological data available for this product.
- Persistence and degradability
- No information available
- Bioaccumulative potential
- No information available
- Other adverse effects
- No information available
13. Disposal Considerations
General information
Disposal Methods and Containers: Dispose according to applicable local and state government regulations.
14. Transport Information
ADG label required
- HAZCHEM
- -
- UN Number
- Not regulated
- Proper shipping name
- Not regulated.
- Transport hazard class
- No information available
- Packing group
- No information available
- Environmental hazard
- No information available
- Special precautions for users
- No information available
- Additional information
- No information available
15. Regulatory Information
- Poisons Schedule Number
- All of the significant ingredients in this formulation are compliant with NICNAS regulations. Not listed under WHS Regulation 2011, Schedule 10 -
- Prohibited carcinogens, restricted carcinogens and restricted hazardous chemicals.
- Regulatory Information Poisons Schedule: Not Scheduled
- Other Information
- -
16. Other Information
- SDS preparation date
- 16 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.
- References
- Australian Biostain Safety Data Sheet Mayer No1 Haematoxylin. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.chemsupply.com.au/uploads/sds/3CHIZ.pdf October 2018