SAFETY DATA SHEET
Alcoholic Haematoxylin 5% Solution
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Alcoholic Haematoxylin 5% Solution
Other Names:
Alcoholic Haematoxylin, 5% (in 100% Alcohol)
Product Number(s):
26385-04, EMS26385-04
CAS Number:
Not available.
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals. Tissue stains
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
Flammable liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 Health hazard
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
GHS07
Acute toxicity - inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Flammable liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 Health hazard
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
GHS07
Acute toxicity - inhalation 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling:
haematoxylin
Methyl Alcohol
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if inhaled.
May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
haematoxylin
Methyl Alcohol
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if inhaled.
May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
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.
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
Eye Contact: This is a major route of exposure in laboratories. Secondary routesthat are less common are skin contact, inhalation.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Ingestion:
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Eyes:
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
Skin:
(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Environment
In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray for extinction.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
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
Methyl Alcohol
67-56-1
1-5%
Not Available
haematoxylin
517-28-2
1-5%
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
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.
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.
Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
· PAC-1:
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 530 ppm
· PAC-2:
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 2,100 ppm
· PAC-3:
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 7200* ppm
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Protective Action Criteria for Chemicals
· PAC-1:
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 530 ppm
· PAC-2:
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 2,100 ppm
· PAC-3:
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol 7200* ppm
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
· Information about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Conditions for safe storage
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
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
200ppm
260mg/m³
250ppm
325mg/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
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wear 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
Not available.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case on intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Dark brown liquid.
Odour
Alcohol-like
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
59.5 hPa
Density
0.7906g/cm³
Boiling Point
78°C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
14°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 3.3 Vol%
Upper: 19 Vol%
Upper: 19 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
363°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
67-56-1 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
Carcinogenic categories
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Alternative sources for toxicological information
No non-standard sources for toxicological information where used.
Carcinogenic categories
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· NTP (National Toxicology Program)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Alternative sources for toxicological information
No non-standard sources for toxicological information where used.
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 agent: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agent: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1987
Proper shipping name
1987ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (METHANOL), MARINE POLLUTANT
Transport hazard class
Class 3 Flammable liquids.
Label 3
Label 3
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Yes (DOT)
Symbol (fish and tree)
Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Stowage Category: B
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
EMS Number: F-E,S-D
Stowage Category: B
Additional information
Transport/Additional information:
· DOT
· Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 5 L
On cargo aircraft only: 60 L
· Remarks: Special marking with the symbol (fish and tree).
· ADR
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
· IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
· Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable liquids
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
· EMS Number: F-E,S-D
· Stowage Category B
· UN "Model Regulation": UN 1987 ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (METHANOL), 3, II
· DOT
· Quantity limitations On passenger aircraft/rail: 5 L
On cargo aircraft only: 60 L
· Remarks: Special marking with the symbol (fish and tree).
· ADR
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
· IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
· Special precautions for user Warning: Flammable liquids
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
· EMS Number: F-E,S-D
· Stowage Category B
· UN "Model Regulation": UN 1987 ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (METHANOL), 3, II
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
· Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
· TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol ACTIVE
517-28-2 haematoxylin ACTIVE
· Hazardous Air Pollutants
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
· Proposition 65
· Chemicals known to cause cancer:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
· Carcinogenic categories
· EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
None of the ingredients is listed.
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
· TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol ACTIVE
517-28-2 haematoxylin ACTIVE
· Hazardous Air Pollutants
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
· Proposition 65
· Chemicals known to cause cancer:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
None of the ingredients is listed.
· Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
· Carcinogenic categories
· EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
None of the ingredients is listed.
· NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
None of the ingredients is listed.
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
14 April 2026
Comments
Abbreviations and acronyms:
ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
DOT: US Department of Transportation
IATA: International Air Transport Association
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
BEI: Biological Exposure Limit
Flammable liquids 2: Flammable liquids - Category 2
Acute toxicity - inhalation 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 2: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 2
ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
DOT: US Department of Transportation
IATA: International Air Transport Association
EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
TLV: Threshold Limit Value
PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
BEI: Biological Exposure Limit
Flammable liquids 2: Flammable liquids - Category 2
Acute toxicity - inhalation 4: Acute toxicity - Category 4
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 2: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 2
References
EMS SDS ALCOHOLIC HEMATOXYLIN, 5% (IN 100% ALCOHOL) 05/04/2022
https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/26385-04.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorZDlhUHR2CPkukXdQ2_Ni3GHDHq4nGYGujUAlcExZ1aXz81oAo
https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/26385-04.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorZDlhUHR2CPkukXdQ2_Ni3GHDHq4nGYGujUAlcExZ1aXz81oAo
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