Mayer's Haematoxylin

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Mayer's Haematoxylin

Other Names

-

Product Number(s)

26173-03

CAS Number

-

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)

H350 May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
• P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• 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/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Harmful if inhaled.

Ingestion

Harmful if swallowed.

Eyes

Causes serious eye irritation.

Skin

Causes skin irritation.

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

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.

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

Not required

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.
• Prevent formation of aerosols

Conditions for safe storage

Keep receptacle tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

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 skin.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Goggles recommended during refilling.

Skin protection

Gloves and Goggles

Body protection

• Protective gloves
• The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
• Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
• Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Liquid

Odour

Charactisitics

pH

at 20 °C (68 °F): 2.4

Vapour Pressure

at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)

Density

Not determined

Boiling Point

96 °C (204.8 °F)

Melting Point

Not determined

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined

Flash Point

Not determined

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not determined

Ignition Temperature

Not determined

Formula

• Solvent content:
• Water: 89.7 %
• VOC content: 0.00 %
• 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
• Solids content: 5.1 %

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available

Chemical stability

Stable under normal working conditions

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

• LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
• 302-17-0 chloral hydrate
• Oral LD50 479 mg/kg (rat)
• Dermal LD50 3,030 mg/kg (rat)

Eye contact

Irritating effect

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

No sensitizing effects are known.

Inhalation

No sensitizing effects are known.

Toxicity and irritation

• The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
• 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

No further relevant information available.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

Void

Proper shipping name

Void

Transport hazard class

Void

Packing group

Void

Environmental hazard

Void

Special precautions for users

Void

Additional information

Void

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

No further relevant information available.

Other Information

• TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
• 7732-18-5 Deionised Water, Reagent Grade A.C.S. ACTIVE
• 302-17-0 chloral hydrate ACTIVE
• 77-92-9 citric acid ACTIVE
• 517-28-2 haematoxylin ACTIVE
• 7681-55-2 Sodium iodate ACTIVE
• Hazardous Air Pollutants
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• Proposition 65
• Chemicals known to cause cancer:
• 302-17-0 chloral hydrate
• Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females:
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males:
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity:
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• Carcinogenic categories
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
• 302-17-0 chloral hydrate C, CBD
• TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
• None of the ingredients is listed.
• NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
• None of the ingredients is listed.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

27 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.