Neat Stain™ Gram Stain Kit - Component C

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Neat Stain Gram Stain Kit - Component C

Other Names

Gram Stain Decolourizer

Product Number(s)

27100-01C, EMS27100-01 PART C

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:
• Methyl Alcohol
• propan-2-ol
• Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
• Harmful if inhaled.
• Causes serious eye irritation.
• Causes damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
• May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• 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 dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• 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

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Ingestion

Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin

(Or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

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

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.

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

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

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.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
• Protect from heat.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.

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

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.
• 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-contaminated respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Clear liquid

Odour

Characteristic

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

53.3 hPa

Density

0.8g/cm³

Boiling Point

15.6°C

Melting Point

Undetermined.

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

10°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 2.5 Vol%
• Upper: 13 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

• 67-63-0 propan-2-ol
• Oral LD50 5045 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 12800 mg/kg (rabbit)
• Inhalative LC50/4 h 30 mg/l (rat)
• 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
• Oral LD50 5628 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 15800 mg/kg (rabbit)

Eye contact

Irritating effect.

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

• Harmful
• 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 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

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN1219

Proper shipping name

1219 ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL 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): 33
• EMS Number: F-E,S-D
• Stowage Category: B

Additional information

• ADG
• 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
• IMDG
• Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500ml

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 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 features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.