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SAFETY DATA SHEET

Basic Fuchsin, 0.1% in 95% Methanol

Version 1Last reviewed 18 February 2026Catalogue: 26031-10, EMS26031-10

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name
Basic Fuchsin, 0.1% in 95% Methanol
Other Names
Not available
Product Number(s)
26031-10, EMS26031-10
CAS Number
Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory chemicals. Stains

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
  • Resp. Sens. 1B H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
  • STOT SE 1 H370 Causes damage to organs.
  • STOT RE 2 H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
  • GHS07
  • Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
  • Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
  • Skin Sens. 1B H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Label Elements

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant
Health hazard
Health hazard
Signal Words
None
Hazard Statement(s)
  • Hazard-determining components of labelling: Methyl Alcohol
  • Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • Harmful if inhaled.
  • Causes skin irritation.
  • May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
  • May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • Suspected of causing cancer.
  • Causes damage to organs.
  • May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
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.
  • Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
  • Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
  • Wear Protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • Wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

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. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Ingestion
Seek medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Eyes
Seek medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.
Skin
(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

  • In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO₂, powder or water spray.
  • 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
Methyl Alcohol67-56-1>50-≤100%Not Available
Basic Fuchsin632-99-5≤2.5%Not Available

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
  • Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a 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. If symptoms persist consult a doctor.
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, sand, extinguishing powder. Do not use water.
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.

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.
  • Prevent formation of aerosols.
  • 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.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

MaterialTWA ppmTWA mg/m³STEL ppmSTEL mg/m³
67-56-1 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.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

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
Liquid, coloured according to product specification.
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
128hPa
Density
0.79g/cm³
Boiling Point
64.7°C
Melting Point
-98°C
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
11°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
  • Lower: 5.5 Vol%
  • Upper: 44 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
455°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
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
Sensitisation possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation
  • Harmful
  • Irritant

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.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 3 Flammable liquid
Class 6.1 Toxic
Class 6.1 Toxic
HAZCHEM
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing agents: Water with full jet.
UN Number
UN1230
Proper shipping name
1230 METHANOL solution
Transport hazard class
  • Class 3 Flammable liquids.
  • Label 3±6.1
Packing group
II
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
  • Warning: Flammable liquids.
  • Danger code (Kemler): 336
  • EMS Number: F-E,S-D
  • Stowage Category: B
  • Stowage Code: SW2 Clear of living quarters.
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
18 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.