Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
25-50%
General Information
Revision date
2013-02-15
Product name
GIEMSA SOLUTION, C.N. DcGe-19
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No further relevant information available
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Toxic Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed Highly flammable Highly flammable Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines Classification system The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data
2.2 Label elements
· Labelling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials. · Code letter and hazard designation of product: Toxic Highly flammable
Hazardous Ingredients
methanol
Hazard statements
Highly flammable. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. (Contd. of page 1)
Precautionary statements
Keep away from living quarters. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 3 Fire = 3 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = *3 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
· Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Toxic Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Highly flammable Highly flammable. · Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines. · Classification system: The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data.
