Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-578-6/64-17-5
Name of the chemical
Ethanol
Concentration
<40
EC/CAS
200-661-7/67-63-0
Name of the chemical
Propan-2-ol
Concentration
<5
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
<5
EC/CAS
209-358-4/573-58-0
Name of the chemical
C.I. Direct Red 28
Concentration
<0.3
General Information
Revision date
2015-08-19
Product name
Congo Red Solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
To detect amyloid in tissue sections
Manufacturer Name
Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc
Emergency telephone
Spill
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
LBSNA-LBS-QA@LEICABIOSYSTEMS.COM
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H350, H361, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP/GHS Classification (1272/2008) Physical: Health: Environmental: Flammable Liquid – Category 3 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Not hazardous Exposure) – Category 1 Carcinogen – Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity – Category 2
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H350 May cause cancer. H361 Causes serious eye damage. H370 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary statements
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. P241 Use explosion proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharge. P260 Do not breathe vapours. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P303+361+351 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304+340 IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+351+313 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Get medical attention. P308+311 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P370+378 In case of fire: Use dry chemical, foam, or water spray for extinction. P403+235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all local and national regulations.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
