SAFETY DATA SHEET

Azure B - Eosin Y

Azure I haematology stain for ISCH

AAZUB-500

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Laboratory use.
Used in Hospital and Pathology Haematology Laboratories for blood film staining similar to the method for the International Society of Clinical Haematology Used in Hospital and Pathology Haematology Laboratories for blood film staining similar to the method for the International Society of Clinical Haematology.

Hazardous according to the criteria of Worksafe Australia.

Danger

Prolonged or repeated skin contact may lead to dermatitis. This product may cause severe eye irritation and depending upon duration of exposure, some form of permanent eye damage may occur. Prolonged or repeated exposure or deliberately concentrating and inhaling the vapour(s) may result in lung function incapacity or death.

Not available.

Not available.

Will cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system with effects including: Dizziness, headache, incoordination, chest pains and coughing.

May cause irritation to mouth, throat and stomach with effects including mucous build up, irritation to the tongue and lips and pains in the stomach.

Will cause irritation to the eyes, with effects including: tearing, pain, stinging and blurred vision. Depending upon duration of exposure, eye damage may occur.

May cause irritation to the skin, with effects including; Redness and itchiness.

Not available.

If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek urgent medical assistance.

Remove victim to fresh air. Apply resuscitation if victim is not breathing - DO NOT USE DIRECT MOUTH - TO - MOUTH METHOD if victim ingested or inhaled substance; use alternative respiratory method or proper respiratory device - Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

If material is splashed onto the skin, remove any contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with water and soap if available. Urgently transport to hospital or doctor.

If material is splashed into eyes, flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, ensuring eyelids are held open. Immediately transport to hospital or doctor.

First Aid Facilities: Eye wash fountain, safety shower and normal washroom facilities.

Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam or water spray.

Not available.

Keep unnecessary people away; Isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; Keep out of low areas. Isolate for 100 m in all directions if tank, rail car or tanker truck is involved in fire.
Personal Protective equipment as highlighted in this MSDS. Blanket the spill with foam or use water fog to disperse vapour clouds. Consult an expert regarding disposal of this product.

Not available.

SMALL SPILLS:
Take up with sand, dirt or vermiculite. DO NOT use sawdust. Use non-sparking tools. Place into labelled drum(s) for later disposal.
LARGE SPILLS:
Notify Emergency Services (Police or Fire Brigade). Tell them location, nature and any information that would be helpful. Contain spill. Remove all ignition sources and safely stop flow of spill.
Bund area.
Trained personnel should wear Personal Protective equipment as highlighted in this MSDS. Blanket the spill with foam or use water fog to disperse vapour clouds. Consult an expert regarding disposal of this product.

Keep locked up and out of reach of children.
Keep container tightly closed.

Toxic material. Single significant exposure may cause death. Maintain adequate ventilation at all times. Prevent accumulation of gas(es) in hollows or sumps. Eliminate any sources of ignition. DO NOT enter room unless monitored by another person (ie buddy-buddy system). Sampling of the atmosphere if possible should be conducted automatically instead of human operator and any leaks discovered should then be directed digitally to a command centre where the event can be acted upon, with all appropriate procedures being implemented and including any protective equipment as outlined in this MSDS.

Chemical goggles or faceshield to protect eyes.

PVC, Nitrile, Neoprene, Natural rubber or any other type of glove as recommended by the manufacturer.

Nitrile, Neoprene, Natural rubber or any other type of apron or splash suit as recommended by the manufacturer.

Avoid breathing of gases. Select and use respirators in accordance with AS/NZS 1715/1716. When gases exceed the exposure standards then the use of an atmosphere-supplied, positive pressure demand self-contained or airline breathing apparatus supplied air respirator complying with the requirements of AS/NZS 1715 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 Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air supply complying with AS/NZS 1715 / 1716, or any other acceptable International Standard is recommended.

Dark Blue Liquid

Not available.

Not available.

0.6hPa @20°C

L=1.10kg

189°C

18°C

Miscible in water.

Not available.

95°C open cup

Not available.

Material does not burn.

Not available.

No further relevant information available.

Stable under normal conditions of use.

Will not occur.

Heat, flames, ignition sources and incompatibles.

Strong alkalis, acids, nitrates and oxidising agents.

In case of accident or if you feel unwell, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label.

In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre.
Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection.

Avoid contact with skin.

No further relevant information available.

Irritating to eyes and respiratory system.

This substance may cause long term adverse effects in the environment.

No further relevant information available.

No further relevant information available.

No further relevant information available.

Whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling should be handled as hazardous waste by an approved waste agency. Processing, use or contamination of this product may change the waste management options. Dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.

Not available.

UN 160

DYE, LIQUID, TOXIC, N.O.S. (DimethylSulphoxide / AzureB dye).

6.1

III

No information available.

No information available.

Hazchem Code: 2X
Classified as a CLASS 6 (TOXIC) Dangerous Good according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail, 6th Edition. If non toxic solvent is used this product may not list as UN1602.
Dangerous goods of Class 6 (Toxic) are incompatible in a placard load with any of the following: - Class 1
- Class 3, if the Class 3 dangerous goods are nitromethane
- Class 8, if the Class 6 dangerous goods are cyanides and the Class 8 dangerous goods are acids; and are incompatible with food and food packaging in any quantity.
Emergency information(Transport):
Dangerous Goods - Initial Emergency Response Guide (SAA/SNZ HB76:1997)
For TOXIC SUBSTANCES - Guide No: 34

S6

No further relevant information available.

5 October 2021

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.

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