Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
30-40%
General Information
Revision date
2019-06-17
Product name
Giemsa Blood Staining Solution
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H312, H315, H319, H332, H361, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11. Single Exposure Target Organs 1. Eyes, Central nervous system
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H370: Causes damage to organs. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Prevention
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 [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P264: Wash thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Response
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P235: Keep cool. P405: Store locked up.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.