Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-07-09
Product name
GIEMSA STOCK SOLUTION
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No further relevant information available
Emergency telephone
(07) 4773 9444 - 8 30am - 5 00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays
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
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H315, H319, H331, H340, H361, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 flame Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. GHS06 skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS08 health hazard Muta. 1A H340 May cause genetic defects. Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. STOT SE 1 H370 Causes damage to organs. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Methyl Alcohol Giesma stain
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Specific treatment (see on this label). IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Rinse mouth. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable