Safety Data Sheets / Neat Stain™ Gram Stain Kit - Component A

Safety Data Sheet

Neat Stain™ Gram Stain Kit - Component A

Version 1Last reviewed 25 February 2026Catalogue: 27100-01A, EMS27100-01 PART A

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Neat Stain Gram Stain Kit - Component A
Other Names: Gram Stain Crystal Violet
Product Number(s): 27100-01A, EMS27100-01 PART A
CAS Number: Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals. Bacteria staining.

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
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

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 Flame
Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 Health hazard.
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
GHS05 Corrosion.
Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): Hazard-determining components of labelling:
Ethyl alcohol
phenol
Methyl Alcohol
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement(s): Obtain special instruction before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Keep container tightly closed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Do not breathe dusts or mists.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Ingestion: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POSION CENTER/doctor.
Skin: (OR hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Environment

In case of fire: Use CO, powder or water spray for extinction.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
Ethyl alcohol	64-17-5	>10-≤25%	Not Available
Methyl Alcohol	67-56-1	>2.5-≤10%	Not Available
phenol	108-95-2	>2.5-≤10%	Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation: Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information: Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

Mouth respiratory protective device.

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).
Use neutralising agent.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage: Store in a cool location.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
64-17-5 Ethyl alcohol	1000ppm	1880mg/m³
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol	200ppm	262mg/m³	250ppm	328mg/m³
108-9-2 phenol	1ppm	4mg/m³

Engineering controls: Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection: Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection: Wear 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 specifications.
Odour: Characteristic
pH: Not determined
Vapour Pressure: 105.3 hPa
Density: 1g/cm³
Boiling Point: 93.3°C
Melting Point: Undetermined
Solubility: Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available
Flash Point: 16.7°C
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: No dangerous reactions known.
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)
108-95-2 phenol
Oral LD50 317 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 850 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact: Strong caustic effect.
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact: Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion: Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of oesophagus and stomach.
Inhalation: No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation: Toxic
Corrosive
Irritant

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 2: hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available.
UN Number: UN1170
Proper shipping name: 1170 ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL)
Transport hazard class: Class 3 Flammable liquids
Packing group: II
Environmental hazard: Not applicable.
Special precautions for users: Warning: Flammable liquids.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 336
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Stowage category: B
Stowage Code: SW Clear of living quarters.
Additional information: Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
Transport category: 2
Tunnel restriction code: D/E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6
108-95-2 phenol S2, S4, S5, S6
Other Information: A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 25 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.