Alcoholic Haematoxylin, 5%

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Alcoholic Haematoxylin, 5%

Other Names

Alcoholic Haematoxylin, 5% in SD Alcohol

Product Number(s)

26042-5, 26374-01, EMS26042-5, EMS26374-01

CAS Number

Not available.

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Hazard-determining components of labelling:
• Ethyl alcohol
• haematoxylin
• Methyl Alcohol
• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Harmful if inhaled.
• May cause cancer.
• May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Obtain special instruction 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.
• Use only indoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
• IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
• In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray to extinguish.
• Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.
• Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Ingestion

Not available

Eyes

Not available

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

• Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient 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

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

• Precautions for safe handling
• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.
• Information about protection against explosions and fires:
• Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke.
• Protect from heat.
• Protect against electrostatic charges.

Conditions for safe storage

• Store in a cool location.
• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
• Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
• Specific end use(s): No further relevant information available.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.

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

Dark brown liquid

Odour

Alcohol-like

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

59.5hPa

Density

0.7906g/cm³

Boiling Point

78°C

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined

Flash Point

14°C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 3.3 Vol%
• Upper 19 Vol%

Ignition Temperature

363°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 5628 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 15800 mg/kg (rabbit)

Eye contact

No irritating effect.

Skin contact

No irritant effect.

Ingestion

Not available.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

Harmful

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 1: slightly hazardous for water.
• Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN1987

Proper shipping name

1987 ALCOHOLS, N.O.S. (ETHANOL (ETHYL ALCOHOL), METHANOL)

Transport hazard class

Class 3 flammable liquids

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

• Yes (DOT
• Symbol (fish and tree)

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

Other Information

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 product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

References

Electron Microscopy Science SDS Alcoholic Hematoxylin, 5% in SD Alcohol. chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/26042-5.pdf 04/05/2022