Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
100%
General Information
Product name
Wright-Giemsa Stain Kit
CAS No.
67-56-1
Manufacturer Name
Assay Genie (brand of Reagent Genie Ltd.)
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Assay Genie (brand of Reagent Genie Ltd.)
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H301+H311, H315, H319, H331, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H301+H311
Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
H315
Causes skin irritation
H319
Causes serious eye irritation
H331
Toxic if inhaled
H370
Causes damage to organs
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Component Description Volume Safety Information BN00418-30: 30ml Giemsa Stock Solution
Contains
Methanol See below BN00418-500: 500ml Phosphate Buffer Solution, BN00418-30: 2x60ml Liquid No hazards pH 6.8 BN00418-500: 500mlx2 Methanol: Emergency Overview
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2A) Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 1)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor H301+H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H370 Causes damage to organs. Precautionary P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim 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 and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Health hazards
2 Fire Flammability: 3 * Physical 0 2 Fire: 3 Reactivity 0
Potential health effects
Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin: Toxic if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed.
