Giemsa Stain, Certified

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Giemsa Stain, Certified

Other Names

Azure mixture sicc.

Product Number(s)

C109

CAS Number

51811-82-6

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

Warning

Hazard Statement(s)

H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• P273: Avoid release into the environment.
• P501: Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Harmful by inhalation.

Ingestion

Harmful if swallowed.

Eyes

Risk of serious damage to eyes.

Skin

Harmful in contact with skin.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water.

Inhalation

Move to fresh air.

Skin Contact

Rinse with plenty of soap & water.

Eye Contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water

Other Information

Treat symptomatically and supportively.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or alcohol-resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use proper PPE as indicated in Section 8.

Environmental precautions

Not available.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container. Clean up dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.

Conditions for safe storage

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

Facilities storing or utilising this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.

Skin protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.

Body protection

Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Respiratory protection

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Dark green fine crystalline powder.

Odour

Not available.

pH

Not available.

Vapour Pressure

Not available.

Density

Not available.

Boiling Point

Not available.

Melting Point

300°C (572°F)

Solubility

Not available.

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 under normal temperatures and pressures.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No further relevant information available.

Conditions to avoid

Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.

Incompatible materials

Nitric acid, sulphuric acid, strong alkalies, reducing agents, dichromates, strong oxidising agents.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available.

Eye contact

No further relevant information available.

Skin contact

No further relevant information available.

Ingestion

Stomach irregularities.

Inhalation

No further relevant information available.

Toxicity and irritation

No further relevant information available.

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

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

No information available.

Additional information

No information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Not listed.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

27 November 2024

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.