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SAFETY DATA SHEET

3-amino-9-ethyl-carbazole Stain - Formalin-Acetone Fixative

Version 1Last reviewed 23 February 2026Catalogue: 26173-01, EMS26173-01

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
3-amino-9-ethyl-carbazole Stain - Formalin-Acetone Fixative
Other Names
-
Product Number(s)
26173-01, EMS26173-01
CAS Number
-

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory use

Company Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

  • GHS02 Flame
  • Flammable Liquids 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • GHS06 Skull and crossbones
  • Acute Toxicity - Oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed.
  • Acute Toxicity - Dermal 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
  • Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
  • GHS08 Health hazard
  • Germ Cell Mutagenicity 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer.
  • Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 1 H370-H371 Causes damage to organs. May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
  • Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
  • GHS05 Corrosion
  • Eye Damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
  • GHS07
  • Skin Irrititation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
  • Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Label Elements

Flammable
Flammable
Corrosive
Corrosive
Acute toxicity
Acute toxicity
Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
  • H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H301 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H315 - Causes skin irritation.
  • H318 - Causes serious eye damage.
  • H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H350 - May cause cancer.
  • H370 - Causes damage to organs.
  • May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
  • H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • 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 surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. - No smoking.
  • 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/vapours/spray.
  • P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
  • P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
  • P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P301±P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
  • P330 Rinse mouth.
  • P303±P361±P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].
  • P304±P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P305±P351±P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
  • P308±P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/...
  • P362±P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
  • P333±P313 IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
  • P370±P378 In case of fire: Use CO₂ to extinguish.
  • P403±P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
  • P405 Store locked up.
  • P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Skin; Eye; Possibly skin

Human Health

Inhalation
  • Toxic if inhaled
  • May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Ingestion
  • Causes damage to organs. May cause damage to the central nervous system and the
  • visual organs.
  • Toxic if swallowed
Eyes
Causes serious eye damage
Skin
  • Toxic in contact with skin
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • May cause skin irritation
  • May cause cancer

Environment

Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water. Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
Acetone, Reagent Grade67-64-1>25-≤50%Flammable Liquids - Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation - Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) - Category 3 Narcotic Effects
Formaldehyde50-00-0>10-≤25%Not Available
Methyl Alcohol67-56-1>2.5-≤10%Acute Toxicity - Dermal: Category 3 Flammable Liquids: Category 2 Acute Toxicity - Inhalation: Category 3 Acute Toxicity - Oral: Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - Single Exposure Category 1, Eyes

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help
Inhalation
  • Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
  • In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
  • Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
  • Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
  • Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
  • In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire
  • CO₂, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
  • DO NOT USE Water with full jet
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

Mouth respiratory protective device.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
  • Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
  • Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
  • Ensure adequate ventilation.
  • Do not flush with water or aqueous cleansing agents

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling
  • Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
  • Open and handle receptacle with care.
  • Prevent formation of aerosols.
  • Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
  • Protect from heat.
  • Protect against electrostatic charges.
  • Keep respiratory protective device available
Conditions for safe storage
  • Store in a cool location.
  • Keep receptacle tightly sealed.
  • Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
  • Protect from heat and direct sunlight

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

MaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
67-64-1 Acetone, Reagent Grade1000 ppm2400 mg/m³500ppm
50-00-0 formaldehyde0.75ppm-0.3ppm-
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol200ppm260 mg/m³250ppm
Engineering controls
  • Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  • Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
  • Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  • Store protective clothing separately.
  • Avoid contact with the skin.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes and skin

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Gloves and googles
Body protection
  • Protective gloves - The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
  • Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
  • Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance
Clear liquid
Odour
Pugnent
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
Not determined
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
Not determined
Melting Point
Not determined
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
-20 °C (-4 °F)
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Highly flammable
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting.
Formula
  • Solvent content:
  • Organic solvents: 73.8 %
  • Water: 26.1 %
  • VOC content: 28.75 %
  • 1,692.4 g/l / 14.12 lb/gal

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
Stable under normal working conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects
  • LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
  • 50-00-0 formaldehyde
  • Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes
Ingestion
No further relevant information available
Inhalation
No further relevant information available
Toxicity and irritation
  • The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
  • Toxic
  • Irritant
  • Carcinogenic.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available
Other adverse effects
  • Water hazard class 3 (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water
  • Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
  • Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 3 Flammable liquid
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1090
Proper shipping name
ACETONE solution
Transport hazard class
Class 3
Packing group
PG II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids
Additional information
  • Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
  • EMS Number: F-E,S-D
  • Stowage Category E
  • Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500 mL
  • Limited quantities (LQ) 1L

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
No data available
Other Information
  • EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
  • 67-64-1 Acetone, Reagent Grade I
  • 50-00-0 formaldehyde B1
  • TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
  • 67-64-1 Acetone, Reagent Grade A4
  • 50-00-0 formaldehyde A2

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
23 February 2026
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
References
No data available