SAFETY DATA SHEET
Haematoxylin
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Haematoxylin, C.I. 75290
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
C107, C1071, C1075
CAS Number:
517-28-2
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
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
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4)
Skin irritation (Category 2)
Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)
Skin irritation (Category 2)
Eye irritation (Category 2A)
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3)
Label Elements
Signal Words
Warning
Hazard Statement(s)
H302: Harmful if swallowed.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H315: Causes skin irritation
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H315: Causes skin irritation
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statement(s)
P261: Avoid breathing dust/spray/ fume/gas/ mist/ vapours
P264: wash skin thoroughly after handling
P270: Do not drink, eat, smoke, when using this product.
P271: Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
P405: Store locked up
P330: Rinse mouth
P280: Wear protective gloves/eye & face protection
P302 + P352:If on Skin wash with plenty of soap & water
P301 + P312:If Swallowed: Call Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P304 + P340: If inhaled: remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present & easy to do so. Continue Rinsing
P312: Call Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P321: Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions)
P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: consult physician
P337 + P313: If eye irritation occurs: consult physician
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P403 + P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
P264: wash skin thoroughly after handling
P270: Do not drink, eat, smoke, when using this product.
P271: Use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area.
P405: Store locked up
P330: Rinse mouth
P280: Wear protective gloves/eye & face protection
P302 + P352:If on Skin wash with plenty of soap & water
P301 + P312:If Swallowed: Call Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P304 + P340: If inhaled: remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338: If in Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present & easy to do so. Continue Rinsing
P312: Call Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell
P321: Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions)
P332 + P313: If skin irritation occurs: consult physician
P337 + P313: If eye irritation occurs: consult physician
P362: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.
P403 + P233: Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Harmful by inhalation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed.
Eyes:
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Skin:
Harmful in contact with skin.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Haematoxylin 517-28-
517-28-2
90-100%
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Consult physician..
Inhalation
Move to fresh air. Consult a physician
Skin Contact
Rinse with plenty of soap & water and seek medical advice.
Eye Contact
Rinse with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Other Information
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Extinguishing: Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use proper PPE
Environmental precautions
Not available.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Store protected from light.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Engineering controls
No information available.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN 166.
Skin protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. 0.11mm thick nitrile.
Body protection
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respiratory protection
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Light tan to brown crystalline powder
Odour
Not available.
pH
Not available.
Vapour Pressure
Not available.
Density
Not available.
Boiling Point
Not available.
Melting Point
200°C (392°F)
Solubility
Not available.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
Not available.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not available.
Ignition Temperature
Not available.
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Not available.
Chemical stability
Light sensitive. May discolour on exposure to light.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No further relevant information available.
Conditions to avoid
Incompatible material, light, dust generation,excess heat
Incompatible materials
Strong oxidising agents.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
No further relevant information available.
Skin contact
No further relevant information available.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
MH7875000 LD50/LC50: Oral, Rat - 400mg/kg Carcinogenicity: Rat-Hodgkin's disease Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
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
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate information. RCRA P-Series: None listed. RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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
No information available.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
27 November 2024
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.
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