GIEMSA STAINING SOLUTION

2.1. Substance : GIEMSA’S STAINING SOLUTION FOR MICROSCOPY

Substance name                              Contents                      CAS No

Methanol                                          50-75%                         67-56-1

1,2,3-Propanetriol(glycerin)              50-75%                         56-81-5

Giemsa`S Stain                                 0.01-1%                       51811-82-6 

Substance.

Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the

product. 

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008

[CLP]Mixture/Substance: SDS EU 2015: According to Annex II

of Regulation (EC) No. 453/2010 (REACH Annex II)

Flammable liquids, H225

Category 2

Acute toxicity (oral), H301

Category 3

Acute toxicity (dermal), H311

Category 3

Acute toxicity (inhal.), H331

Category 3

Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure, H370

Category 1

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

No additional information available

3.2. Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP] Extra labelling to

displayExtra classification(s) to display

Symbol(s) : T : Very toxic

Highly flammable

R Phrase(s) : R11: Highly flammable.

R 23/25: Toxic by inhalation and if swallowed.

R39/23/24/25: Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in

contact with skin and if swallowed

S Phrase(s) : S16: Keep away from source of ignition-No smoking.

S7: Keep container tightly closed.

S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the

label where possible).

S36/37 : Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.

Hazard pictograms

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour

H301+H311+H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

H370 - Causes damage to organs

Precautionary statements : P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open

flames and other ignition sources. No smoking

P233 - Keep container tightly closed

P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment

P241 - Use explosion-proof equipment

P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray

P264 - Wash ... thoroughly after handling

P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area

P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/…

P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated

clothing. Rinse skin with water

P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for

breathing

P308+P311 - IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

P311 - Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…

P321 - Specific treatment (see ... on this label)

P330 - Rinse mouth

P361+P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before

reuse

P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish

P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

P403+P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

P405 - Store locked up

P501 - Dispose of contents/container to {0 message= default=hazardous or special waste

collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international

regulation filter=(_)?DISPOSAL_.+}

3.3. Other hazards

No additional information available 

4.1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures general : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If

you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show the label where possible). Call a POISON

CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

First-aid measures after inhalation : Get medical advice/attention. Remove victim to fresh

air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Rinse skin with water/shower. Remove/Take off

immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or

doctor/physician. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Specific measures (see ... on this

label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

First-aid measures after eye contact : Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.

Continue rinsing. Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Get medical

advice/attention. Obtain medical attention if pain, blinking or redness persist.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Obtain

emergency medical attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms/injuries : Causes damage to organs.

Symptoms/injuries after inhalation : Toxic if inhaled.

Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Repeated exposure to this material can result in

absorption through skin causing significant health hazard. Toxic in contact with skin.

Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Swallowing a small quantity of

this material will result in serious health hazard.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

Treat symptomatically.

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Water spray. Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Sand.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Fire hazard : Flammable liquid and vapour. Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Explosion hazard : May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Firefighting instructions : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to

enter environment.

Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper

protective equipment,  including respiratory protection. 

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

General measures : Remove ignition sources. No naked lights. No smoking. Use special

care to avoid static electric charges.

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Use personal protective equipment as required. Equip cleanup

crew with proper protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment. Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify

authorities if liquid enters sewers or public waters.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable

containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as

soon as possible. Store away from other materials.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See Heading 8. Exposure controls and personal protection.

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Odour threshold : No data available

pH : 7

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available

Melting point : 17.9 °C

Freezing point : No data available

Boiling point : 64.5 °C

Flash point : 12 °C

Auto-ignition temperature : No data available

Decomposition temperature : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : Flammable

Highly flammable liquid and vapour

Vapour pressure : 97.68 mm Hg at20° C)

Relative vapour density at 20 °C : 2.37

Relative density : No data available

Density : 1.04 g/cm³

Solubility : Water: Easily soluble in cold water

Log Pow : No data available

Viscosity, kinematic : No data available

Viscosity, dynamic : No data available

Explosive properties : No data available

Oxidising properties : No data available

Explosive limits : 6 - 36.5 vol %

9.2. Other information

No additional information available

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity : Oral: Toxic if swallowed. Dermal: Toxic in contact with skin. Inhalation:

Toxic if inhaled.

ATE CLP (oral) 100 mg/kg bodyweight

ATE CLP (dermal) 300 mg/kg bodyweight

ATE CLP (gases) 700 ppmv/4h

ATE CLP (vapours) 3 mg/l/4h

ATE CLP (dust,mist) 0.5 mg/l/4h

Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified

pH: 7

Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified

pH: 7

Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified

Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Reproductive toxicity :

Not classified

Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Causes damage to organs.

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified

Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Aspiration hazard : Not classified

Additional information : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms: Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in

contact with skin. 

12.1. Toxicity

No additional information available

12.2. Persistence and degradability

Persistence and degradability Not established.

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

No additional information available

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

No additional information available

12.6. Other adverse effects

Additional information : Avoid release to the environment

13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product/Packaging disposal

Recommendations : Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national

regulations. Dispose of contents/container to ...

Additional information : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are

flammable.

Ecology - waste materials : Avoid release to the environment. Hazardous waste due to

toxicity.

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the

substance or mixture

15.1.1. EU-Regulations

Contains no substances with Annex XVII restrictions

Contains no REACH candidate substance

Contains no REACH Annex XIV substances.

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany

AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, hazardous to water

(Classification according to AwSV, Annex 1)

12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal

Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous

Incident Ordinance)

Denmark

Class for fire hazard : Class I-1

Store unit : 1 liter

Classification remarks : F ; Emergency management guidelines for the

storage of flammable liquids must be followed

Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not

allowed to use the product

Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct

contact with the product

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been carried out

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic.

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None.

In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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