Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
95-100
General Information
Revision date
2013-05-02
Product name
Wright Giemsa Stain
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001 (202) 483-7616
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Company Information
company name
A Subsidiary of Thermo Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Cannot be made non-poisonous. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Irritating to eyes and skin. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May cause central nervous system effects. Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Danger of very serious irreversible effects. Appearance Dark blue Physical State Liquid Odor Characteristic Alcohol-like Target Organs Skin, Eyes, Central nervous system (CNS), Optic nerve, Liver, Kidney, spleen, Blood
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Toxic in contact with skin. Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Vapor harmful. Inhalation may cause central nervous system effects. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Ingestion May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. May cause central nervous system effects.
Aspiration hazard
Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Potential chronic health
Experiments have shown reproductive toxicity effects on laboratory animals. May cause adverse liver effects. May cause adverse kidney effects. Danger of very serious irreversible effects. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Central nervous system disorders. Gastrointestinal tract. Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders.
