IDENTIFICATION
Gill II Haematoxylin.
Product Name:
N/A
Other Names:
Manufacturer's Code: CP L HAEMGIL2
None allocated
UN Number:
None allocated
Dangerous Goods Class & Subsidiary Risk:
None allocated.
Hazchem Code:
6
Poisons Schedule Number:
Nuclear staining solution for routine Haematoxylin and Eosin,
Use:
Papanicolaou and counterstain preparations for microscopic
studies.
Port Wine Coloured Solution.
Physical Description / Properties -
Appearance:
Not Relevant
Boiling Point/Melting Point:
Not Relevant.
Vapour Pressure:
1.05
Specific Gravity:
Not Relevant
Flashpoint:
Not Relevant
Flammability Limits:
Soluble to all proportions.
Solubility in Water;
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Other Properties:
INGREDIENTS ?CHEMICAL NAME
Haematoxylin Certified CAS Number 517-28-2 Proportion 0.4%
Ethylene Glycol CAS Number 107-21-1 Proportion: 30%
Aluminium Sulphate GPR CAS Number 7784-31-8 Proportion: 3.5%
Acetic Acid AR CAS Number 64-19-7 Proportion: 1.5%
Sodium Iodate Analar None allocated Proportion <1%
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HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION / HEALTH EFFECTS
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Acute:
Poison ?100ml lethal dose for Ethylene Glycol (33ml of Gill 2).
Swallowed.
Transient CNS stimulation, followed by depression, vomiting,
coma, respiratory and renal failure, convulsions, death.
Possible Irritant.
Eye;
Possible Irritant.
Skin:
Possible Irritant.
Inhaled:
-
Chronic:
FIRST AID:
Seek medical attention immediately, If more the 15 minutes
Swallowed:
from hospital then induce vomiting with IPECAC Syrup.
Irrigate thoroughly with water and seek medical attention.
Eye:
Remove affected clothing. Wash area thoroughly with water.
Skin:
Treat symptomatically, seek medical attention if necessary.
Inhaled:
Eye wash station.
First Aid Facilities:
Give this document to Medical Officer. T Value for Ethylene
Advice To Doctor:
Glycol is "30" which is concentration of the solution. LD50 for
Ethylene Glycol 8.54gm/kg orally rat.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
None known.
Exposure Standards:
Not normally required.
Engineering Controls:
All dye solutions should be treated as potentially carcinogenic
Personal Protection:
and handled accordingly ?use gloves, apron and safety
glasses as appropriate.
Non-Flammable.
Flammability:
SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
Keep is dark. Avoid direct sunlight and temperature extremes
Storage and Transport:
Absorb with inert material such as paper towelling and clean
Spills and Disposal:
up with water, do not use detergents or alkalis as any stain
may become colour fast.
May evolve toxic fumes in event of fire.
Fire / Explosion Hazard:
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION (Cont.)
All information contained in this data sheet is accurate to the
Other Information:
best of our knowledge and represents the most up to date
information. It is given in good faith to assist in the use of the
above product without risk to safety or health since HD
Scientific Supplies Pty Ltd cannot anticipate or control the
conditions under which this information or the product may be
used, it is the users obligation to assure safe use of the
product. HD Scientific Supplies Pty Ltd will not be responsible
for damages of any nature resulting from use of or reliance
upon the information
Mr Heinz Regel 0405 155 919
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