SAFETY DATA SHEET
Modified Davidson's fixative
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Modified Davidson fixative
Other Names:
Product Number(s):
64133-50, 64133-50-10L, 64133-50-1GB, 64133-50-SP, EMS64133-50
CAS Number:
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals, Laboratory use
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 - Category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS08 health hazard - Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity - Category 1B H350 May cause cancer.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 2
H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
GHS07 Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin sensitisation - Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
GHS08 health hazard - Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity - Category 1B H350 May cause cancer.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 2
H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
GHS07 Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin sensitisation - Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Primary route(s) of entry
Human Health
Inhalation:
Ingestion:
Eyes:
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Continue rinsing.
Skin:
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Environment
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
propan-2-ol
67-63-0
>10-≤25%
Not Available
Acetic Acid Glacial
64-19-7
>10-≤25%
Not Available
formaldehyde
50-00-0
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
Methyl Alcohol
67-56-1
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
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
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours
after the accident.
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 section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to section 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Information about fire - and explosion protection:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Information about fire - and explosion protection:
Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available
Conditions for safe storage
· Information about storage in one common storage facility: Not required.
· Further information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
· Specific end use(s) No further relevant information available.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
propan-2-ol
400 ppm
983 mg/m³
500 ppm
1230 mg/m³
Acetic Acid Glacial
10 ppm
37 mg/m³
15 ppm
25 mg/m³
formaldehyde
1 ppm
1.2 mg/m³
2 ppm
2.5 mg/m³
Methyl Alcohol
200 ppm
262 mg/m³
250 ppm
328 mg/m³
Engineering controls
General protective and hygienic measures:
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Skin protection
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Body protection
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the
chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of
the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the
chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
· Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and
varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. As the product is a preparation of several substances, the resistance of
the glove material can not be calculated in advance and has therefore to be checked prior to the application.
· Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be
observed.
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.
self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Clear solution
Odour
Alcohol-like
pH
2.5 at 20 °C
Vapour Pressure
43 hPa
Density
0.92975 g/cm³
Boiling Point
64.7 °C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
17 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Highly flammable.
Ignition Temperature
~300 °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
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
Eye contact
Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin contact
Causes skin irritation
Ingestion
Inhalation
Toxicity and irritation
Germ cell mutagenicity Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity May cause cancer.
Carcinogenicity May cause cancer.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Aquatic toxicity: 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 2 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
· Waste treatment methods
· Recommendation
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
· Uncleaned packaging:
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
· Recommendation
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
· Uncleaned packaging:
· Recommendation: 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
UN1170
Proper shipping name
· ADG 1170 ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL)
· IMDG ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), MARINE POLLUTANT
· IATA ETHANOL
· IMDG ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), MARINE POLLUTANT
· IATA ETHANOL
Transport hazard class
ADG
· Class 3 Flammable liquids.
· Label 3+8
· IMDG
· Class 3 Flammable liquids.
· Label 3/8
IATA
· Class 3 Flammable liquids.
· Label 3 (8)
· Class 3 Flammable liquids.
· Label 3+8
· IMDG
· Class 3 Flammable liquids.
· Label 3/8
IATA
· Class 3 Flammable liquids.
· Label 3 (8)
Packing group
· ADG, IMDG, IATA II
Environmental hazard
· Marine pollutant: Symbol (fish and tree)
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids.
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 368
· EMS Number: F-E,S-C
· Stowage Category E
· Stowage Code SW2 Clear of living quarters.
· Segregation Code SG5 Segregation as for class 3
SG8 Stow "away from" class 4.1
· Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 368
· EMS Number: F-E,S-C
· Stowage Category E
· Stowage Code SW2 Clear of living quarters.
· Segregation Code SG5 Segregation as for class 3
SG8 Stow "away from" class 4.1
Additional information
ADG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 0
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code E0
Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
· Transport category 1
· Tunnel restriction code C/E
IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 0
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E0
Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
· Limited quantities (LQ) 0
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code E0
Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
· Transport category 1
· Tunnel restriction code C/E
IMDG
· Limited quantities (LQ) 0
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E0
Not permitted as Excepted Quantity
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons
64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial S2, S5, S6
50-00-0 formaldehyde S2, S6, S10
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6, S10
· Australia: Priority Existing Chemicals
50-00-0 formaldehyde
64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial S2, S5, S6
50-00-0 formaldehyde S2, S6, S10
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6, S10
· Australia: Priority Existing Chemicals
50-00-0 formaldehyde
Other Information
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
17 September 2025
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
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)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
SVHC: Substances of Very High Concern
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Flammable liquids - Category 2: Flammable liquids - Category 2
Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2: Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2
Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
Skin sensitisation - Category 1: Skin sensitisation - Category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2: Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2
Carcinogenicity - Category 1B: Carcinogenicity - Category 1B
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 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
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)
VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
SVHC: Substances of Very High Concern
vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
Flammable liquids - Category 2: Flammable liquids - Category 2
Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2: Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2
Eye damage/irritation - Category 2A: Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 2A
Skin sensitisation - Category 1: Skin sensitisation - Category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2: Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2
Carcinogenicity - Category 1B: Carcinogenicity - Category 1B
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 2: Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 2
References
EMS SDS DAVIDSON'S FIXATIVE, MODIFIED https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/64133-50.pdf 24/12/2024
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