Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-12-27
Product name
GIEMSA STOCK SOLUTION (Wolfbach"s Method)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661
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, 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 Flammable Liquids - Category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. GHS08 Health hazard Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 1A H340 May cause genetic defects. Reproductive Toxicity - Category 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - H370 Causes damage to organs. Category 1
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Methyl Alcohol Giesma stain
Hazard statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May cause genetic defects. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. · WHMIS-symbols: B2 - Flammable liquid D1A - Very toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take actions to prevent static discharges. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see on this label). In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 1 3 Fire = 3 1 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *1 Health = *1 3 Fire = 3 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
