SAFETY DATA SHEET
Gram Decolouriser
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Gram Decolouriser
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
AGK - GRAM DECOLOURISER
CAS Number:
37348-17-7
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use. General laboratory solvent, and reagent for Gram stain techniques.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225
Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2), H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336
Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2), H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Primary route(s) of entry
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Human Health
Inhalation:
May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Ingestion:
No Data
Eyes:
Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin:
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
Environment
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
acetone
67-64-1
>= 50 - < 70 %
Flam. Liq. 2; 2A; STOT SE 3; H225, H319, H336 Concentration limits: >= 20 %: STOT SE 3, H336;
ethanol
64-17-5
>= 50 - < 70 %
Flam. Liq. 2; 2A; H225, H319
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Inhalation
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
Eye Contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
Other Information
No data available
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Dry powder Dry sand
Do NOT use water jet.
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Carbon oxides
Do NOT use water jet.
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Carbon oxides
HAZCHEM
No Data
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapors can accumulate in low areas.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national regulations
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Conditions for safe storage
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
acetone 67-64-1
750 ppm
1,780 mg/m3
1,000 ppm
2,380 mg/m3
ethanol 64-17-5
1000 ppm
1,880 mg/m3
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Engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU)
2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M)
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail [email protected], test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU)
2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Full contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M)
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail [email protected], test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the EC approved gloves. This recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use scenario
Body protection
Impervious clothing, Flame retardant antistatic protective 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
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a fullface respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU)
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Liquid, colourless, transparent, volatile
Odour
Distinct sweetish.
pH
No data available
Vapour Pressure
No data available
Density
0.803 g/cm3
Boiling Point
56°C
Melting Point
-95°C
Solubility
Miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
0.79
Flash Point
20 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not classified as explosive.
Ignition Temperature
No data available
Formula
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No data available
Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
Conditions to avoid
Heat, flames and sparks.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidising agents
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
ACETONE:
LD50 Oral - Rat - female - 5,800 mg/kg Remarks: (ECHA)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 4 h - 76 mg/l - vapour
Remarks: Unconsciousness, Drowsiness, Dizziness (External MSDS)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - 20,000 mg/kg Remarks: (IUCLID)
ETHANOL:
LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 10,470 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - 124.7 mg/l - vapour
(OECD Test Guideline 403)
Dermal: No data available
LD50 Oral - Rat - female - 5,800 mg/kg Remarks: (ECHA)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 4 h - 76 mg/l - vapour
Remarks: Unconsciousness, Drowsiness, Dizziness (External MSDS)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - 20,000 mg/kg Remarks: (IUCLID)
ETHANOL:
LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 10,470 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - male and female - 4 h - 124.7 mg/l - vapour
(OECD Test Guideline 403)
Dermal: No data available
Eye contact
ACETONE:
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Eye irritation - 24 h
(Draize Test)
Remarks: (RTECS)
ETHANOL:
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Causes serious eye irritation.
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Eye irritation - 24 h
(Draize Test)
Remarks: (RTECS)
ETHANOL:
Eyes - Rabbit
Result: Causes serious eye irritation.
(OECD Test Guideline 405)
Skin contact
ACETONE:
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Mild skin irritation - 24 h
(Draize Test)
Remarks: (RTECS)
ETHANOL:
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 24 h
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
Skin - Rabbit
Result: Mild skin irritation - 24 h
(Draize Test)
Remarks: (RTECS)
ETHANOL:
Skin - Rabbit
Result: No skin irritation - 24 h
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
Ingestion
No data available
Inhalation
ACETONE:
Maximization Test - Guinea pig
Result: Not a skin sensitiser.
Remarks: (ECHA)
Chronic exposure may cause dermatitis.
Inhalation - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. - Narcotic effects
ETHANOL:
Maximization Test - Guinea pig
Result: negative
(OECD Test Guideline 406)
Remarks: (in analogy to similar products)
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Methanol
Maximization Test - Guinea pig
Result: Not a skin sensitiser.
Remarks: (ECHA)
Chronic exposure may cause dermatitis.
Inhalation - May cause drowsiness or dizziness. - Narcotic effects
ETHANOL:
Maximization Test - Guinea pig
Result: negative
(OECD Test Guideline 406)
Remarks: (in analogy to similar products)
The value is given in analogy to the following substances: Methanol
Toxicity and irritation
No data available
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No data available
Persistence and degradability
No data available
Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
Other adverse effects
ACETONE
Toxicity to fish : flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 6,210 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates : static test LC50 - Daphnia pulex (Water flea) - 8,800 mg/l - 48 h
Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to algae : static test NOEC - M.aeruginosa - 530 mg/l - 8 d (DIN 38412)
Remarks: (maximum permissible toxic concentration) (IUCLID)
Toxicity to bacteria : static test EC50 - activated sludge - 61.15 mg/l - 30 min (OECD Test Guideline 209)
ETHANOL
Toxicity to fish : flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 15,300 mg/l - 96 h (US-EPA)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates : static test LC50 - Ceriodaphnia dubia (water flea) - 5,012 mg/l - 48 h
Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to algae : static test ErC50 - Chlorella vulgaris (Fresh water algae) - 275 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria : static test IC50 - activated sludge - > 1,000 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209)
Toxicity to fish : flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 6,210 mg/l - 96 h (OECD Test Guideline 203)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates : static test LC50 - Daphnia pulex (Water flea) - 8,800 mg/l - 48 h
Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to algae : static test NOEC - M.aeruginosa - 530 mg/l - 8 d (DIN 38412)
Remarks: (maximum permissible toxic concentration) (IUCLID)
Toxicity to bacteria : static test EC50 - activated sludge - 61.15 mg/l - 30 min (OECD Test Guideline 209)
ETHANOL
Toxicity to fish : flow-through test LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 15,300 mg/l - 96 h (US-EPA)
Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates : static test LC50 - Ceriodaphnia dubia (water flea) - 5,012 mg/l - 48 h
Remarks: (ECHA)
Toxicity to algae : static test ErC50 - Chlorella vulgaris (Fresh water algae) - 275 mg/l - 72 h (OECD Test Guideline 201)
Toxicity to bacteria : static test IC50 - activated sludge - > 1,000 mg/l - 3 h (OECD Test Guideline 209)
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No Data
UN Number
UN1993
Proper shipping name
Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (ethanol, acetone)
Transport hazard class
3
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
No Data
Special precautions for users
No Data
Additional information
3YE
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No Data
Other Information
No Data
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
8 March 2023
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.This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.