Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-63-0
Name of the chemical
Propan-2-ol
Concentration
>=60-<=100
General Information
Revision date
2025-04-30
Product name
Congo Red Stain
Emergency telephone
+61 2 9860 2111
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Roche Diagnostics Australia
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
australia.qra@roche.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H336
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Specific target organ toxicity - Category 3 (Central nervous system) single exposure
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Congo Red Stain 4 P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. 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 Congo Red Stain 5 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.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2A irritation Specific target organ toxicity - : Category 3 (Central nervous system) single exposure GHS label elements Hazard pictograms : Signal word : Danger Hazard statements : H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Precautionary statements : Prevention: P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Congo Red Stain 4 P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. Response: P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. 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 Congo Red Stain 5 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. Other hazards which do not result in classification None known. SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Substance / Mixture : Mixture Components Chemical name CAS-No. Concentration (% w/w) Isopropanol 67-63-0 >= 60 - <= 100 SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES General advice