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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Alcoholic Congo Red 0.2% Solution

Version 1Last reviewed 17 February 2026Catalogue: 26090-05, 26090-06, EMS26090-05, EMS26090-06

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Alcoholic Congo Red 0.2% Solution
Other Names
Not available
Product Number(s)
26090-05, 26090-06, EMS26090-05, EMS26090-06
CAS Number
Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals. Stain solution

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
  • Flam. Liq. 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • GHS08 Health hazard
  • Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer.
  • Repr. 2 H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
  • STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.

Label Elements

Flammable
Flammable
Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
  • Hazard-determining components of labelling:
  • Ethyl alcohol
  • propan-2-ol
  • Methyl Alcohol
  • disodium 3,3'-[[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis (azo)]bis(4-aminonaphthalene-1-sulphonate)
  • Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • May cause cancer.
  • Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
  • May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
Precautionary Statement(s)
  • Obtain special instructions before use.
  • Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
  • Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • Keep container tightly closed.
  • Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
  • Use only non-sparking tools.
  • Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
  • Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available

Human Health

Inhalation
Not available
Ingestion
Not available
Eyes
Not available
Skin
(or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

  • In case of fire: Use CO, powder or water spray for extinction.
  • Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
  • Store locked up.
  • Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

NameCAS No.Content (w/w)Classification
Ethyl alcohol64-17-5>50-≤100%Not Available
propan-2-ol67-63-0>2.5-≤10%Not Available
Methyl Alcohol67-56-1>2.5-≤10%Not Available
disodium 3,3'-[[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis (azo)]bis(4-aminonaphthalene-1-sulphonate)573-58-0≤2.5%Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
  • Supply fresh air. If required provide artificial respiration. Keep warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
  • In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Generally the product does not irritate the skin.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
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
  • Dilute with plenty of water.
  • 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.

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 against electrostatic charges.
  • Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
  • Store in a cool location.
  • Keep container tightly sealed.
  • Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

MaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
Ethyl alcohol1000ppm1880mg/m³
propan-2-ol400ppm983mg/m³500ppm1230mg/m³
Methyl Alcohol200ppm262mg/m³250ppm328mg/m³
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.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Wear protective clothing.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance
Red liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
59hPa
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
78°C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
13°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
  • Lower: 3.5 Vol%
  • Upper: 15 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
425°C
Formula
Not available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
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
  • 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol
  • Oral LD50 5628mg/kg (rat)
  • Dermal LD50 15800mg/kg (rabbit)
  • 573-58-0 disodium 3,3'-[[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis (azo)]bis(4-aminonaphthalene-1-sulphonate)
  • Oral LD50 15200mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
No irritant effect.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
  • Harmful
  • 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 2: hazardous for water.
  • Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
  • Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

  • Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
  • Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
  • Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 3 Flammable liquid
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN1993
Proper shipping name
1993 FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), ISOPROPANOL (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
Transport hazard class
Class 3 Flammable liquids
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
  • Warning: Flammable liquids.
  • Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 33
  • EMS Number: F-E,S-E
  • Stowage Category: B
Additional information
  • Limited quantities (LQ) 1L
  • Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E2
  • Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
  • Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500mL
  • Transport category: 2
  • Tunnel restriction code: D/E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number
  • 67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6
  • 573-58-0 disodium 3,3'-[[1,1'-biphenyl]-4,4'-diylbis (azo)]bis(4-aminonaphthalene-1-sulphonate) S7.
Other Information
  • Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation. Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
  • A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date
17 February 2026
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.