Section 1. Product and Company Identification |
Product Name | Wright Giemsa Stain Solution, HARLECO ® | Product Code | 742 |
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For More Information Call | In Case of Emergency Call |
856-423-6300 Technical Service
Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
613-996-6666 CANUTEC (Canada) 24 Hours/Day: 7 Days/Week |
Synonym | None. |
Material Uses | Analytical reagent.
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Chemical Family | Solution. |
Section 2. Composition and Information on Ingredients |
Component | CAS # | % by Weight |
Wright Stain | 68988-92-1 | 0-1 |
Glycerin | 56-81-5 | 0-20 |
Methanol | 67-56-1 | 80-99 |
Giemsa's Stain | 51811-82-6 | 0-1 |
Section 3. Hazards Identification |
Physical State and Appearance | Liquid. |
Emergency Overview | DANGER !
POISON ! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. MAY BE FATAL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. |
Routes of Entry | Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. |
Potential Acute Health Effects |
Eyes | Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. |
Skin | Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator, irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. |
Inhalation | Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). |
Ingestion | Extremely hazardous in case of ingestion. MAY BE FATAL OF CAUSE BLINDNESS IF SWALLOWED. |
Potential Chronic Health Effects |
Carcinogenic Effects | This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans. |
Additional information See Toxicological Information (section 11) |
Medical Conditions Aggravated by Overexposure: | Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs. |
Section 4. First Aid Measures |
Eye Contact | Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately. |
Skin Contact | In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately. |
Inhalation | If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical attention immediately. |
Ingestion | If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. Get medical attention immediately. |
Section 5. Fire Fighting Measures |
Flammability of the Product | Product will burn. |
Auto-ignition Temperature | The lowest known value is 369.9°C (697.8°F) (Glycerin). |
Flash Points | Closed cup: 12.222°C (54°F). |
Flammable Limits | The greatest known range is LOWER: 6% UPPER: 36.5% (Methanol) |
Products of Combustion | These products are carbon oxides (CO, CO2). |
Fire Hazards in Presence of Various Substances | Highly flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge, of shocks, of heat, of oxidizing materials. |
Explosion Hazards in Presence of Various Substances | Risks of explosion of the product in presence of static discharge:
Highly flammable in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge. Highly explosive in presence of open flames, sparks and static discharge. Risks of explosion of the product in presence of mechanical impact: Highly flammable in presence of shocks. Highly explosive in presence of shocks. |
Fire Fighting Media
and Instructions |
SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder.
LARGE FIRE: Use alcohol foam, water spray or fog. Cool containing vessels with water jet in order to prevent pressure build-up, autoignition or explosion. |
Protective Clothing (Fire) | Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. |
Special Remarks on Fire Hazards | Dangerous fire and explosion risk. Container explosion may occur under fire conditions or when heated. Vapor may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back. (Methanol) |
Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards | Not available. |
Section 6. Accidental Release Measures |
Small Spill and Leak | Dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container. |
Large Spill and Leak | Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Stop leak if without risk. Absorb with DRY earth, sand or other non-combustible material. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Call for assistance on disposal. Be careful that the product is not present at a concentration level above TLV. Check TLV on the MSDS and with local authorities. |
Spill Kit Information | The following EMD Chemicals Inc. SpillSolv (TM) absorbent is recommended for this product: SX1330 Solvent Treatment Kit |
Section 7. Handling and Storage |
Handling | Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Avoid breathing vapors or spray mists. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not ingest. |
Storage | Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area. |
Section 8. Exposure Controls/Personal Protection |
Engineering Controls | Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective occupational exposure limits. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the work-station location. |
Personal Protection |
Eyes | Splash goggles. |
Body | Lab coat. |
Respiratory | Vapor respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. |
Hands | Gloves. |
Feet | Not applicable. |
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Personal Protection in Case of a Large Spill | Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self-contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product. |
Product Name | Exposure Limits |
Wright Stain | Not available. |
Glycerin | Belgium Minister of Labour (Belgium, 1998).
VL: 10 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Tyterveyslaitos (Finland, 1998). TWA: 20 mg/m3 8 hour(s). INRS (France, 1996). VME: 10 mg/m3 8 hour(s). National Authority for Occupational Safety/Health (Ireland, 1999). OEL: 10 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Arbeidsinspectie (Netherlands, 1999). TGG 8 uur: 10 mg/m3 8 hour(s). EH40-OES (United Kingdom (UK), 1997). TWA: 10 mg/m3 8 hour(s). ACGIH (United States, 1994). TWA: 10 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Mist OSHA Final Rule (United States, 1989). TWA: 5 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Respirable fraction TWA: 10 mg/m3 8 hour(s). Form: Total dust |
Methanol | ACGIH (United States, 1994). Skin
TWA: 262 mg/m3 STEL: 328 mg/m3 OSHA (United States, 1989). Skin TWA: 260 mg/m3 STEL: 325 mg/m3 ACGIH (United States, 1994). Skin STEL: 328 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 250 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 262 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s). NIOSH REL (United States, 1994). Skin STEL: 325 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 250 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 260 mg/m3 10 hour(s). TWA: 200 ppm 10 hour(s). OSHA Final Rule (United States, 1989). Skin STEL: 325 mg/m3 15 minute(s). STEL: 250 ppm 15 minute(s). TWA: 260 mg/m3 8 hour(s). TWA: 200 ppm 8 hour(s). |
Giemsa's Stain | Not available. |
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties |
Odor | Slight Alcohol like. |
Color | Purple. |
Physical State and Appearance | Liquid. |
Molecular Weight | Not applicable. |
Molecular Formula | Not applicable. |
pH | Not available. |
Boiling/Condensation Point | The lowest known value is 64.55°C (148.2°F) (Methanol). Weighted average: 87.21°C (189°F) |
Melting/Freezing Point | May start to solidify at 17.8°C (64°F) based on data for: Glycerin. Weighted average: -86.11°C (-123°F) |
Specific Gravity | Weighted average: 0.82 (Water = 1) |
Vapor Pressure | The highest known value is 12.9 kPa (97 mmHg) (@ 20°C) (Methanol). |
Vapor Density | The highest known value is 3.1 (Air = 1) (Glycerin). Weighted average: 1.31 (Air = 1) |
Volatility | 99.9% (v/v). (Methanol.) |
Odor Threshold | The lowest known value is 100 ppm (Methanol) |
Evaporation Rate | 5.91 (Methanol) compared to (n-BUTYL ACETATE=1) |
VOC | 100 (%) |
LogKow | Not available. |
Solubility | Soluble in water. |
Section 10. Stability and Reactivity |
Stability and Reactivity | The product is stable. |
Conditions of Instability | Not available. |
Incompatibility with Various Substances | Highly reactive with oxidizing agents.
Reactive with metals, acids. |
Rem/Incompatibility | Not available. |
Hazardous Decomposition Products | carbon oxides (CO, CO2) |
Hazardous Polymerization | Will not occur. |
Section 11. Toxicological Information |
RTECS Number: |
Wright Stain | Not available. |
Glycerol | MA8050000 |
Methanol | PC1400000 |
Giemsa Stain | Not available. |
Toxicity | Acute oral toxicity (LD50): 4090 mg/kg [Mouse]. (Glycerin).
Acute dermal toxicity (LD50): 15800 mg/kg [Rabbit]. (Methanol). Acute toxicity of the vapor (LC50): 64000 ppm 4 hour(s) [Rat]. (Methanol). |
Chronic Effects on Humans | Not available. |
Acute Effects on Humans | Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator, irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). Extremely hazardous in case of ingestion. May be fatal if swallowed. |
Synergetic Products (Toxicologically) | Not available. |
Irritancy | Draize Test: Not available. |
Sensitization | Not available. |
Carcinogenic Effects | This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans. |
Toxicity to Reproductive System | Not available. |
Teratogenic Effects | Not available. |
Mutagenic Effects | Not available. |
Section 12. Ecological Information |
Ecotoxicity | Not available. |
BOD5 and COD | Not available. |
Toxicity of the Products of Biodegradation | The products of degradation are less toxic than the product itself. |
Section 13. Disposal Considerations |
EPA Waste Number | D001 U154 |
Treatment | Incineration, fuels blending or recycle. Contact your local permitted waste disposal site (TSD) for permissible treatment sites. Always contact a permitted waste disposal (TSD) to assure compliance with all current local, state, and Federal Regulations.. |
Section 14. Transport Information |
DOT Classification | Proper Shipping Name: METHANOL SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 3 UN number: UN1230 Packing Group: II RQ: Not applicable. |
TDG Classification | Not available. |
IMO/IMDG Classification | Proper Shipping Name: METHANOL SOLUTION
Hazard Class: 3 UN number: UN1230 Packing Group: II RQ: Not applicable. |
ICAO/IATA Classification | Not available. |
Section 15. Regulatory Information |
U.S. Federal Regulations | TSCA 8(b) inventory: Wright Stain; Glycerin; Methanol; Giemsa's Stain |
SARA 302/304/311/312 extremely hazardous substances: No products were found.
SARA 302/304 emergency planning and notification: No products were found. SARA 302/304/311/312 hazardous chemicals: Glycerin; Methanol SARA 311/312 MSDS distribution - chemical inventory - hazard identification: Glycerin: Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard; Methanol: Fire Hazard, Immediate (Acute) Health Hazard, Delayed (Chronic) Health Hazard |
SARA 313 toxic chemical notification and release reporting: Methanol 89.5% |
Clean Water Act (CWA) 307: No products were found. |
Clean Water Act (CWA) 311: No products were found. |
Clean air act (CAA) 112 accidental release prevention: No products were found. |
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated flammable substances: No products were found. |
Clean air act (CAA) 112 regulated toxic substances: No products were found. |
WHMIS (Canada) | CLASS B-2: Flammable liquid with a flash point lower than 37.8°C (100°F).
Class D-1A: Material causing immediate and serious toxic effects (VERY TOXIC). Class D-2B: Material causing other toxic effects (TOXIC). |
CEPA DSL: Wright Stain; Glycerin; Methanol; Giemsa's Stain |
This product has been classifed in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Product Regulations and the MSDS contains all required information. |
International Regulations |
EINECS | Wright Stain 273-541-5
Glycerin 200-289-5 Methanol 200-659-6 Giemsa's Stain 257-438-2 |
DSCL (EEC) | R11- Highly flammable.
R37/38- Irritating to respiratory system and skin. R41- Risk of serious damage to eyes. |
International Lists | Australia (NICNAS): Wright Stain; Glycerin; Methanol; Giemsa's Stain
Japan (MITI): Glycerin; Methanol Korea (TCCL): Glycerin; Methanol Philippines (RA6969): Wright Stain; Glycerin; Methanol; Giemsa's Stain |
China: No products were found. |
State Regulations | Pennsylvania RTK: Glycerin: (generic environmental hazard); Methanol: (environmental hazard, generic environmental hazard)
Massachusetts RTK: Glycerin; Methanol New Jersey: Methanol |
California prop. 65: No products were found. |
Section 16. Other Information |
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Notice to Reader |
The statements contained herein are based upon technical data that EMD Chemicals Inc. believes to be reliable, are offered for information purposes only and as a guide to the appropriate precautionary and emergency handling of the material by a properly trained person having the necessary technical skills. Users should consider these data only as a supplement to other information gathered by them and must make independent determinations of suitability and completeness of information from all sources to assure proper use, storage and disposal of these materials and the safety and health of employees and customers and the protection of the environment. EMD CHEMICALS INC. MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE, WITH RESPECT TO THE INFORMATION HEREIN OR THE PRODUCT TO WHICH THE INFORMATION REFERS. |
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