Wright's Giemsa Stain

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Wright's Giemsa Stain - DISCONTINUED

Other Names

Wright - Giemsa Stain Solution, Giemsa stain, Wright stain mixture.

Product Number(s)

AWRGM-1L

CAS Number

-

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)

• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
• Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment'.
• Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• Use only non-sparking tools.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.

Ingestion

• Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.

Eyes

In case of eye contact, hold eyelids open and rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.

Skin

• or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
• IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
• Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth with water. Give 3 or 4 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention.

Inhalation

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. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method, use an alternative method or a proper respiratory device.

Skin Contact

In case of skin contact, immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with water and soap. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

Eye Contact

In case of eye contact, hold eyelids open and rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.

Other Information

• Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation leading to headache, dizziness and confusion.
• Skin Contact: Toxic in contact with skin. May cause skin irritation, itchiness and redness. Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation, stinging, tearing and blurred vision. Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed. May cause irritation of mouth, throat and stomach, mucous build up and stomach pain

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear appropriate respiratory protection and protective clothing. Evacuate all non-essential personnel from affected area. Do not breathe vapours. Ensure adequate ventilation. Extinguish all sources of ignition. Avoid sparks and open flames. No smoking.

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. Do not use sawdust. Collect the spilled material and place into a suitable container for disposal. Blanket the spill with foam or use water spray to disperse vapours. Use only non-sparking tools.

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. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Take precautionary measures against static discharge. 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 out of direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed when not in use.
• Protect from heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition. Keep away from strong alkalies, acids, oxidising agents and nitrates.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

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

• PVC or rubber gloves. See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2161 for more information.
• When selecting gloves for use against certain chemicals, the degradation resistance, permeation rate and permeation breakthrough time should be considered.
• 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

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

Dark blue to purple liquid

Odour

Not available.

pH

Not available.

Vapour Pressure

at 20 °C: 128 hPa

Density

1.18

Boiling Point

65 °C

Melting Point

-98 °C

Solubility

Not applicable.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

11 °C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 5.5 Vol %
• Upper: 44 Vol %

Ignition Temperature

Not applicable.

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

Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.

Conditions to avoid

Heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition.

Incompatible materials

Strong alkalies, acids, oxidising agents and nitrates.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• LD₅₀/LC₅₀ Values Relevant for Classification
• 67-56-1 Methanol
• Oral LD₅₀ 1250 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD₅₀ 15800 mg/kg (rabbit)
• Inhalation LC₅₀/4 h 64000 ppm (rat) 83.8 mg/l (rat)
• 56-81-5 1,2,3-Propanetriol
• Oral LD₅₀ 12600 mg/kg (rat)

Eye contact

May cause eye irritation, stinging, tearing and blurred vision.

Skin contact

Toxic in contact with skin. May cause skin irritation, itchiness and redness.

Ingestion

May cause irritation of mouth, throat and stomach, mucous build up and stomach pain.

Inhalation

Toxic if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation leading to headache, dizziness and confusion.

Toxicity and irritation

Repeated or prolonged skin exposure may cause dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause irreversible damage to health.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

May cause long term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

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

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

UN1230

Proper shipping name

METHANOL

Transport hazard class

3 F

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

No

Special precautions for users

279

Additional information

• Limited Quantities: 1 L
• Packagings & IBCs - Special Packing Provisions: No information available
• Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers - Instructions: T7 Portable Tanks & Bulk Containers - Special Provisions: TP2

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

6

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

2 March 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.