SAFETY DATA SHEET

Alcian Blue

Version 1Last reviewed 5 October 2021Catalogue: AALCB-100

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Alcian Blue
Other Names: Ingrain Blue; Alcian Blue stain; Alcian blue 1% in 3% acetic acid.
Product Number(s): AALCB-100
CAS Number: -

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory use.
Used in hospital and pathology laboratories only.

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

H226 Flam. Liq. 3
H314 Skin Corr. 1A,

Label Elements

Signal Words: Warning
Hazard Statement(s): Not classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and Safe Work Australia criteria.
Not classified as Dangerous Goods according to the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail. (7th edition)
The product is not classified according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).
Precautionary Statement(s): Not available.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation, coughing, discomfort, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of mouth, throat and stomach, mucous build up, stomach pain, nausea,vomiting and diarrhoea.
Eyes: May cause eye irritation, stinging, tearing and blurred vision.
Skin: May cause skin irritation, itchiness and redness.

Environment

Not available.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
acetic acid	64-19-7	3%	Flam. Liq. 3, H226; Skin Corr. 1A, H314

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth with water. Give 3 to 4 glasses of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Seek immediate medical attention.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if breathing problems develop.
Skin Contact: In case of skin contact, immediately remove contaminated clothing and wash affected areas with water and soap. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Eye Contact: In case of eye contact, hold eyelids open and rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
Other Information: No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: Use fire extinguishing methods suitable to surrounding conditions.
HAZCHEM: Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

Hazardous combustion products include oxides of carbon and smoke.
Product is not flammable or combustible. When fighting a major fire wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective equipment.

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Wear appropriate protective equipment. Evacuate all non-essential personnel from affected area. Do not breathe vapours. Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions: In the event of a major spill, prevent spillage from entering drains or water courses.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up: Stop leak if safe to do so and absorb spill with sand, earth, vermiculite or some other absorbent material. Collect the spilled material and place into a suitable container for disposal.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: Use of safe work practices are recommended to avoid eye or skin contact and inhalation of vapours. Food, beverages and tobacco products should not be stored or consumed where this material is in use.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating, drinking or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing and other protective equipment before storage or re-use. Provide eyewash fountains and safety showers in close proximity to points of potential exposure.
Conditions for safe storage: Store in a cool, dry and well ventilated area. Keep in original container tightly closed when not in use. Protect from heat. Keep away from strong oxidising agents, acids and alkalies.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
acetic acid	10 ppm	25 mg/m³,	15 ppm	37 mg/m³

Engineering controls: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapour below occupational exposure standards.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Eye and face protectors for protection against splashing materials or liquids. See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 1337 for more information.
Skin protection: PVC or natural rubber gloves. See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2161 for more information. When selecting gloves for use against certain chemicals, the degradation resistance, permeation rate and permeation breakthrough time should be considered.
.Occupational protective clothing (depending on conditions in which it has to be used, in particular as regards the period for which it is worn, which shall be determined on the basis of the seriousness of the risk, the frequency of exposure to the risk, the characteristics of the workstation of each worker and the performance of the protective clothing). See Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 4501 for more information.
Body protection: No information available.
Respiratory protection: Use approved vapour respirator under conditions where exposure to the substance is apparent (e.g. generation of high concentrations of mist or vapour, inadequate ventilation, development of respiratory tract irritation) and engineering controls are not feasible. See Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 for more information.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Bright blue liquid
Odour: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapour Pressure: at 20 °C: 23 hPa
Density: 1 g/cm³
Boiling Point: 100 °C
Melting Point: 0 °C
Solubility: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not applicable.
Ignition Temperature: Not applicable.
Formula: Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability: Stable at ambient temperature and under normal conditions of use.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: Hazardous polymerisation will not occur.
Conditions to avoid: Extreme temperatures.
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidising agents, acids and alkalies.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: No information available.
Eye contact: May cause eye irritation, stinging, tearing and blurred vision.
Skin contact: May cause skin irritation, itchiness and redness.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of mouth, throat and stomach, mucous build up, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory irritation, coughing, discomfort, difficulty breathing and shortness of breath.
Toxicity and irritation: LD₅₀/LC₅₀ Values Relevant for Classification:
64-19-7 acetic acid
Oral LD₅₀ 3310 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD₅₀ 1060 mg/kg (rabbit)

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: No further relevant information available.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Dispose according to applicable local and state government regulations.
Special Precautions for Landfill or Incineration: Please consult your state Land Waste Management Authority for more information.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: Not available.
UN Number: None.
Proper shipping name: Not regulated.
Transport hazard class: 0
Packing group: None.
Environmental hazard: No
Special precautions for users: No information available.
Additional information: No information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: Not Scheduled.
Other Information: No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 5 October 2021
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.