SAFETY DATA SHEET
Van Gieson's Solution
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Van Gieson's Solution
Other Names:
Not available.
Product Number(s):
26350-01, 26369-05, 26370-02, 26392-5A, 26611-02, EMS26350-01, EMS26369-05, EMS26370-02, EMS26392-5A, EMS26611-02
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
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
GHS08 Health hazard
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
GHS05 Corrosion
Met. Corr. 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Acute Tox. 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
GHS08 Health hazard
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
GHS05 Corrosion
Met. Corr. 1 H290 May be corrosive to metals.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
May be corrosive to metals.
Toxic if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye damage.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Toxic if swallowed.
Harmful in contact with skin.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye damage.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instruction before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep only in original container.
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.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep only in original container.
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.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available
Human Health
Inhalation:
If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Ingestion:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Store locked up.
Store in corrosive resistant container/container with a corrosion resistant inner liner.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store locked up.
Store in corrosive resistant container/container with a corrosion resistant inner liner.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
2,4,6-trinitrophenol
88-89-1
≤2.5%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; call for medical help immediately.
Inhalation
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately was with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48hours after the accident.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48hours after the accident.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
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
Not required.
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.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol
0.1mg/m³
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
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
Yellow tinted liquid
Odour
Characteristic.
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
23hPa
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
Undetermined
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Not available.
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
Not available.
Eye contact
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
Toxic
Harmful
Irritant
Harmful
Irritant
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
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
Not regulated
Proper shipping name
Not regulated
Transport hazard class
Not regulated
Packing group
Not regulated
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Not applicable.
Additional information
Not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
88-89-1 2,4,6-trinitrophenol S4, S6
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
19 April 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.