SAFETY DATA SHEET
Haematoxylin, Gill's No.2 (double strength stain)
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Haematoxylin, Gill's No.2
Other Names:
Gill's double strength haematoxylin stain, Gill's # 2 Haematoxylin Solution
Product Number(s):
AG2-500
CAS Number:
-
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Used in hospital and pathology laboratories for histopathological tissue staining.
Used in hospital and pathology laboratories for histopathological tissue staining.
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
No information available.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
Not classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and Safe Work Australia criteria.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Not available.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
May cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation to the mouth and mucous membranes.
Eyes:
Causes eye irritation, redness and tearing.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation and redness.
Environment
Not available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
1,2-ethanedio
107-21-1
<10%
Acute Tox. (Oral) 4, H302
Aluminium sulphate hexadecahydrate
16828-11-8
<4%
Eye Dam. 1, H318
Acetic acid
64-19-7
<4%
Flam. Liq. 3, H226; Skin Corr. 1A, H314
Haematoxylin
517-28-2
0.5%
Acute Tox. (Inhalation) 4, H332; Skin Irrit. 2, H315; Eye Irrit. 2A, H319;STOT SE 3,
H335
Sodium iodate
7681-55-2
<0.03%
Ox. Liq. 1, H271;Acute Tox. (Oral) 3, H301; Resp. Sens. 1, H334; Skin
Sens. 1, H317
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Do not give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if breathing problems develop.
Skin Contact
In case of skin contact, immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with water and soap. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
Eye Contact
In case of eye contact, rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear approved respiratory protection, chemical resistant gloves, protective clothing and safety boots. Evacuate all non-essential personnel from affected area. Do not breathe vapours. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions
In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Stop leak if safe to do so and absorb spill with sand, earth, vermiculite or some other absorbent material. Collect the spilled material and place into a suitable container for disposal.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation of vapours. Food, beverages and tobacco products should not be stored or consumed where this material is in use. Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use. Provide eyewash fountains and safety showers in close proximity to points of potential exposure.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
1,2-ethanediol
20** ppm
10* 52** mg/m³,
40** ppm
104** mg/m³Sk;*particulate;**vapour
Acetic acid
10 ppm
25 mg/m³
15 ppm
37 mg/m
Engineering controls
Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapour below occupational exposure standards.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Eye and face protectors for protection against splashing materials or liquids. See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337 for more information.
Skin protection
No information available
Body protection
No information available
Respiratory protection
When vapours approach the exposure standards then the use of a half-face organic vapour respirator with dust/mist filter is recommended.
When vapours exceed the exposure standards, the use of an positive pressure demand self-contained or airline breathing apparatus 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 selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air supply is recommended. See Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 for more information
When vapours exceed the exposure standards, the use of an positive pressure demand self-contained or airline breathing apparatus 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 selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air supply is recommended. See Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 for more information
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Purple liquid
Odour
Not determined.
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C: 23 hPa
Density
1.02
Boiling Point
Not determined.
Melting Point
Not determined.
Solubility
Soluble in all proportions in water.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not applicable
Ignition Temperature
Product is not self-igniting.
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
Oxides of carbon.
Conditions to avoid
Heat, sparks, open flames and other sources of ignition.
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
Causes eye irritation, redness and tearing.
Skin contact
Causes skin irritation and redness.
Ingestion
May cause irritation to the mouth and mucous membranes.
Inhalation
May cause irritation to the nose, throat and respiratory system.
Toxicity and irritation
LD??/LC?? Values Relevant for Classification:
107-21-1 1,2-ethanediol
Oral LD?? 5840 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD?? 9530 mg/kg (rabbit)
64-19-7 acetic acid
Oral LD?? 3310 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD?? 1060 mg/kg (rabbit)
107-21-1 1,2-ethanediol
Oral LD?? 5840 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD?? 9530 mg/kg (rabbit)
64-19-7 acetic acid
Oral LD?? 3310 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD?? 1060 mg/kg (rabbit)
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
No further relevant information available.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Dispose according to applicable local and state government regulations.
Special Precautions for Landfill or Incineration: Please consult your state Land Waste Management Authority for more information.
Special Precautions for Landfill or Incineration: Please consult your state Land Waste Management Authority for more information.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
None.
Proper shipping name
Not regulated.
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
None.
Environmental hazard
No information available.
Special precautions for users
No information available.
Additional information
No information available.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Not Scheduled.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
6 October 2021
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.