64162X Clin-Tech Ltd
Material Safety Data Sheet
HARRIS'S HAEMATOXYLIN
(TRADITIONAL, UNACDIFIED)
1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE / PREPARATION & COMPANY
Product Name HARRIS'S HAEMATOXYLIN (TRADITIONAL, UNACDIFIED)
Product Code 64162X
Supplier Clin-Tech Limited
Unit G, Perram Works
Merrow Lane
Guildford, Surrey
GU4 7BN
Telephone 01483 301902
Fax 01483 301907
e-mail / Website Info@clin-tech.co.uk / www.clin-tech.co.uk
2. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name EC No. CAS-No. Content Classification
ETHANOL 200-578- 64-17-5 1-5% F; R11
6
METHANOL 200-659- 657-56-1 <0.05% F; R11
6 T; R23/24/25,
R39/23/24/25
MERCURIC 244-654- 21908-53-2 0-1% T+; R26/27/28, R33
OXIDE 7 N; R50/53
HAEMATOXYLIN 208-237- 517-28-2 0-1% Xi; R36/37/38
3
ALUMINIUM 7784-24-9 5-10% Xn; R22 R24/25
POTASSIUM
SULPHATE
The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16
3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
CLASSIFICATION Xn; 21/22
N; R52/53
? Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
? Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the
aquatic environment
4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once. Get medical attention.
INGESTION
DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING! Rinse mouth thoroughly. Get medical attention.
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SKIN CONTACT
Remove contaminated clothing. Wash the skin immediately with soap and water. Get
medical attention promptly if symptoms occur after washing.
EYE CONTACT
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash
eyes with plenty of water while lifting the eyelids. Continue to rinse for at least 15
minutes and get medical attention.
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use: Water spray, fog or mist. Dry chemicals, sand, dolomite etc.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place into containers. Flush area with
water.
7. HANDLING & STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Ventilate well, avoid breathing vapours. Use
approved respirator if air contamination is above accepted level.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in tightly closed original container in a cool, dry well-ventilated place.
STORAGE CLASS
Chemical storage.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
LT - mg/m3
Name Std LT - ppm ST - ppm ST -
mg/m3
1920 mg/m3
ETHANOL WEL 1000 ppm
0.025 mg/m3
MERCURIC OXIDE WEL
INGREDIENT COMMENTS
WEL = Workplace Exposure Limits
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PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
ENGINEERING MEASURES
Well-ventilated area.
RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT
No specific recommendation made, but respiratory protection must be used if the
general level exceeds the Recommended Workplace Exposure Limit.
HAND PROTECTION
Use protective gloves. The most suitable glove must be chosen in consultation with
the gloves supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough time of the glove
material.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear approved safety goggles.
OTHER PROTECTION
Provide eyewash station. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent any possibility of
liquid contact and repeated or prolonged vapour contact.
HYGIENE MEASURES
DO NOT SMOKE IN WORK AREA! Wash at the end of each work shift and before
eating, smoking and using the toilet. Promptly remove any clothing that becomes
contaminated. Wash promptly with soap & water if skin becomes contaminated.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
APPEARANCE Liquid
COLOUR Purple
ODOUR Characteristic
SOLUBILITY Soluble in water
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use.
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11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION
Toxic by inhalation.
INGESTION
Toxic if swallowed.
SKIN CONTACT
Toxic in contact with skin.
EYE CONTACT
Prolonged contact may cause transient eye irritation.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
This product may be hazardous to aquatic organisms and may cause adverse effects in
the long term.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local authority requirements.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
GENERAL The product is not covered by international regulation on the transport of
dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA, ADR/RID).
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15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
LABELLING
Harmful Dangerous for the environment
CONTAINS MERCURIC OXIDE
RISK PHRASES
R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term
adverse effects in the aquatic environment
SAFETY PHRASES
S24/25 Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as
hazardous waste
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special
instructions/safety data sheet
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Chemicals (Hazard Information and
Packaging) Regulations.
GUIDANCE NOTES
CHIP for everyone HSG(108). Workplace Exposure Limits EH40.
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16. OTHER INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
This safety data sheet covers all codes for this product.
REVISION COMMENTS
Reformatting
REVISION DATE 07-2009
REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED 5 / 10-2008
RISK PHRASES IN FULL
R10 Flammable
R11 Highly flammable
R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed
R22 Harmful if swallowed
R23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed
R39/23/24/25 Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects
through inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed
R24/25 Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed
R26/27/28 Very toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed
R33 Danger of cumulative effects
R35 Causes severe burns
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic
environment
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-
term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
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