Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
>=90-<=100
General Information
Version
8.5
Revision date
2025-04-29
Product name
Wright"s stain solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, +1-703- 527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H301+H311+H331, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Other hazards
None known
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H370 Causes damage to organs (Eyes, Central nervous system).
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash 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 protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity : Category 3 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Specific target organ : Category 1 (Eyes, Central nervous system) toxicity - single exposure Other hazards
