SAFETY DATA SHEET

Carbol Fuchsin Dilute Aqueous Solution

Version 1Last reviewed 18 February 2026Catalogue: ACFD-500

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Carbol Fuchsin Dilute Aqueous Solution
Other Names: Diluted Carbol Fuchsin
Product Number(s): ACFD-500
CAS Number: -

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory use.
Hospital and pathology microbiology 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

Classified as Hazardous according to the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) and Safe Work Australia criteria
.H350 May cause cancer.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): H350 May cause cancer.
Precautionary Statement(s): P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P308±P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available.

Human Health

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

Environment

May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
Methanol	67-56-1	1%	Flam. Liq. 2, H225; Acute Tox. 3, H301; Acute Tox. 3, H311; Acute Tox. 3, H331; STOT SE 1, H370
Phenol	108-95-2	0.5%	Acute Tox. 3, H301; Acute Tox. 3, H311; Acute Tox. 3, H331; Muta. 2, H341; STOT RE 2, H373; Skin Corr. 1B, H314
4,4'-(4-iminocyclohexa-2,5-dienylidenemethylene)dianiline hydrochloride	569-61-9	0.1%	Carc. 1B, H350

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth with water. Give 3-4 glasses of water to drink. 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 and then rinse with methylated spirits. Seek immediate medical attention.
Eye Contact: In case of eye contact, hold eyelids open and rinse with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention.
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.
This material is not a flammable or combustible liquid.
Use water spray to cool fire exposed containers.
Acrid smoke and fumes. 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 approved respiratory protection, chemical resistant gloves, protective clothing and safety boots. Evacuate all non-essential personnel from affected area. Do not breathe vapours. Ensure adequate ventilation. Do not walk or touch spilt material. Material may be slippery when spilt.
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. Material may be slippery when spilt.

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 direct sunlight and high temperatures. Keep away from strong oxidising agents, strong alkalies and acids.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
Phenol	1 ppm	4 mg/m³	-	-
Methanol	200 ppm	262 mg/m³	250 ppm	328 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: Nitrile or neoprene 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: When vapours approach the exposure standards then the use of a half-face organic vapour respirator with dust/mist filter is recommended. When vapours exceed the exposure standards, the use of an positive pressure demand self-contained or airline breathing apparatus is recommended. Filter capacity and respirator type depends on exposure levels. If entering spaces where the airborne concentration of a contaminant is unknown then the use of a selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with positive pressure air supply is recommended. See Australian Standards AS/NZS 1715 and 1716 for more information.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Bright red liquid
Odour: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapour Pressure: Not available.
Density: 1.05
Boiling Point: ~100 °C (approx.)
Melting Point: ~0 °C
Solubility: Completely soluble in water.
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available.
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not applicable.
Ignition Temperature: Not available.
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: High temperatures.
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidising agents, strong alkalies and acids.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: CI Basic Red 9 is classified by Safe Work Australia as Carcinogen Category 2.
May cause cancer.
Phenol is classified by IARC as Group 3 - Not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. CI Basic Red 9 (569-61-9) is classified by IARC as Group 2B - Possibly carcinogenic to humans
.Product may be absorbed through the skin with toxic effects. Prolonged or repeated exposure may lead to irreversible damage to health.
Overexposure to methanol may cause liver abnormalities, kidney damage, eye damage, lung damage, brain damage and nervous system damage.
Methanol has been reported to cause death or serious irreversible injury such as blindness in humans.
Ingestion of methanol, even in small amounts, can cause blindness and death. Onset of symptoms may be delayed for 18 - 24 hours and are similar in affect to ethanol poisoning.
Eye contact: May cause irritation, tearing, stinging, blurred vision and pain.
Skin contact: May cause irritation, redness, itchiness and skin dryness.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. 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:
108-95-2 phenol
Oral LD₅₀ 317 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD₅₀ 850 mg/kg (rabbit)
67-56-1 Methanol
Oral LD₅₀ 5628 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD₅₀ 15800 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalation LC₅₀/4 h 83.8 mg/l (rat)

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 information available.
Special precautions for users: Not regulated.
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: 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.