SAFETY DATA SHEET

Phloxine B, C.I. 45410

Version 1Last reviewed 26 February 2026Catalogue: C135

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Phloxine B, C.I. 45410
Other Names: Acid Red 92. Aizen Acid Phloxine PB. Cyanosin. Eosine Blue.
Product Number(s): C135
CAS Number: 18472-87-2

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Laboratory use.
Biological Stain

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

Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)
Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 3)

Label Elements

Signal Words: Warning
Hazard Statement(s): H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
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

Not available.

Human Health

Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation.
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed.
Eyes: Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Skin: Harmful in contact with skin.

Environment

Not available.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
Phloxine B	18472-87-2	90-100%	-

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Rinse with water. Consult physician.
Inhalation: Move to fresh air. Consult a physician.
Skin Contact: Rinse with plenty of soap & water and seek medical advice.
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Other Information: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: Use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam.
HAZCHEM: Carbon & sodium oxides, Hydrogen bromide & chloride gas.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approve or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.

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 spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling: ash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. 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 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: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Bright red - brown -red powder.
Odour: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapour Pressure: Not available.
Density: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Melting Point: Not available.
Solubility: H2O: 90mg/mL
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not available.
Ignition Temperature: Not available.
Formula: C20H2Br4Cl4Na2O5

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability: Stable under ordinary conditions of use and storage.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No further relevant information available.
Conditions to avoid: Incompatible materials.
Incompatible materials: 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: No further relevant information available.
Inhalation: No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation: LD50/LC50:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 310 mg/kg:
Oral, rat: LD50 = 8400 mg/kg.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic life.
Persistence and degradability: No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential: No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects: LC50-Mosquito fish -97.7 mg/l -96h

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste. US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3 Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: Carbon & sodium oxides, Hydrogen bromide & chloride gas.
UN Number: None
Proper shipping name: Not regulated.
Transport hazard class: 0
Packing group: None.
Environmental hazard: Harmful to aquatic life.
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: 26 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.