Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
>=60-<80
General Information
Revision date
2024-06-12
Product name
Giemsa Stain
supplier name
Roche Diagnostic Canada
Emergency telephone
1-877-273-3433, 1-877-686-1598, 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Roche Diagnostic Canada
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
laval.techinfo@roche.com
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
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity : Category 1 (Eyes) - single exposure
Signal word
Danger 1
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).
Prevention
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/ equip- ment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. 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/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing 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. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P361 + P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alco- hol-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 dis- posal plant.
Other hazards
None known
