SAFETY DATA SHEET
EA Counterstain, Gill's Modified
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
EA Counterstain, Gill's Modified
Other Names:
Not available
Product Number(s):
26050-05, 26050-06, EMS26050-05, EMS26050-06
CAS Number:
Not available.
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals
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
GHS02 Flame
Water-react. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
GHS08 Health hazard
Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to central nervous system and the visual organs.
Water-react. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
GHS08 Health hazard
Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to central nervous system and the visual organs.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling:
Ethyl alcohol
Methyl Alcohol
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
May cause cancer.
May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
Ethyl alcohol
Methyl Alcohol
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously.
May cause cancer.
May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.
Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection.
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from any possible contact with water, because of violent reaction and possible flash fire.
Handle and store contents under inert gas. Protect from moisture.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing, eye protection/face protection.
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available
Human Health
Inhalation:
Not available.
Ingestion:
Not available.
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages.
Environment
In case of fire: Use CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder for extinction.
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in a dry place. Store in a closed container.
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
>50-≤100%
Not Available
Methyl Alcohol
67-56-1
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetrabromo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate
17372-87-1
≤2.5%
Not Available
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.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
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
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.
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.
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.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents.
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.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Conditions for safe storage
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
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
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Goggles recommended during refilling.
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
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 specification.
Odour
Alcohol-like
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
59hPa
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
Undetermined
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 3.5 Vol%
Upper: 15 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
Contact with water releases flammable gases.
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)
Oral LD50 5628 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 15800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
Harmful
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.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
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.
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
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water.
UN Number
UN1987
Proper shipping name
1987 ALCOHOLS, N.O.S., MARINE POLLUTANT
Transport hazard class
Class 3 Flammable liquids.
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Yes (DOT)
Symbol (fish and tree)
Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids.
Additional information
Not available
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
23 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.