Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
77-09-8
Name of the chemical
Phenolphthalein
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-08-05
Product name
Phenolphthalein, 2% solution in 95% ethanol
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H333, H341, H350, H361, H371
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless Alcohol Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May cause damage to organs. Causes serious eye irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H371 - May cause damage to organs H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H333 - May be harmful if inhaled H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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 P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin 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 eye protection/ face protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable.
Health hazards
May cause damage to organs. Causes serious eye irritation. May be harmful if inhaled. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 2 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 5 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)