Name:
Giemsa Stain Solution
Synonym:
None Known
CAS:
56-81-5
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Giemsa Stain Solution
Synonym:None Known
Synonym:None Known
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 56-81-5 | Glycerin | 49.5 | 200-289-5 |
| Hazard Symbols: T F Risk Phrases: 11 23/24/25 39/23/24/25 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact may cause severe eye irritation and possible eye damage.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Cannot be made non-poisonous. May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver damage. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged exposure may result in dizziness and general weakness.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause adverse reproductive effects. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Highly flammable. Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Toxic : danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact may cause severe eye irritation and possible eye damage.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. Prolonged and/or repeated contact may cause defatting of the skin and dermatitis. May be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Cannot be made non-poisonous. May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver damage. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness and coma. May cause respiratory tract irritation. Prolonged exposure may result in dizziness and general weakness.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated eye contact may cause conjunctivitis.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause adverse reproductive effects. May cause liver and kidney damage.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion:
Call a poison control center. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray when fighting fires involving this material.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Vapors can travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Use water spray to keep fire-exposed containers cool. Vapors may be heavier than air. They can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media:
Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or water spray when fighting fires involving this material.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Scoop up with a nonsparking tool, then place into a suitable container for disposal. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Wash hands before eating. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Do not ingest or inhale. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits CAS# 56-81-5: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 30 mg/m3 STEL (mist) United States OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) Belgium - TWA: 10 mg/m3 VLE (mist) France - VME: 10 mg/m3 VME Malaysia: 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist) Netherlands: 10 mg/m3 MAC (mist) Spain: 10 mg/m3 VLA-ED CAS# 67-56-1: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 200 ppm TWA; 266 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 250 ppm STEL; 333 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 200 ppm VLE; 266 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 250 ppm VLE; 333 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 200 ppm VME; 260 mg/m3 VME France - VLE: 1000 ppm VLE; 1300 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 200 ppm TWA; 270 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Japan: 200 ppm OEL; 260 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 200 ppm TWA; 262 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 200 ppm MAC; 260 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 200 ppm VLA-ED; 266 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 250 ppm VLA-EC; 333 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 51811-82-6: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits. Use only under a chemical fume hood.
Exposure Limits CAS# 56-81-5: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist) United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 30 mg/m3 STEL (mist) United States OSHA: 15 mg/m3 TWA (total dust); 5 mg/m3 TWA (respirable fraction) Belgium - TWA: 10 mg/m3 VLE (mist) France - VME: 10 mg/m3 VME Malaysia: 10 mg/m3 TWA (mist) Netherlands: 10 mg/m3 MAC (mist) Spain: 10 mg/m3 VLA-ED CAS# 67-56-1: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 200 ppm TWA; 266 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 250 ppm STEL; 333 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 200 ppm TWA; 260 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 200 ppm VLE; 266 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 250 ppm VLE; 333 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 200 ppm VME; 260 mg/m3 VME France - VLE: 1000 ppm VLE; 1300 mg/m3 VLE Germany: 200 ppm TWA; 270 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Japan: 200 ppm OEL; 260 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 200 ppm TWA; 262 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 200 ppm MAC; 260 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 5 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 200 ppm VLA-ED; 266 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 250 ppm VLA-EC; 333 mg/m3 VLA-EC CAS# 51811-82-6: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHAs eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: blue
Odor: Alcoholic odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 96 mm Hg
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 75 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: 725 deg F ( 385.00 deg C)
Flash Point: 54 deg F ( 12.22 deg C)
Explosion Limits, lower: 6.7%
Explosion Limits, upper: 36.0%
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
Solubility in water: Soluble in water.
Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
Molecular Formula: Not applicable.
Molecular Weight:
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, ignition sources.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Methanol: Oxidizing materials can cause a vigorous reaction; acids, acid chlorides, reducing agents, and alkali materials. Glycerin: Ignites on contact with potassium permanganate and calcium hypochlorite; can react violently with acetic anhydride and aniline + nitrobenzene Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
Conditions to Avoid:
High temperatures, incompatible materials, ignition sources.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Methanol: Oxidizing materials can cause a vigorous reaction; acids, acid chlorides, reducing agents, and alkali materials. Glycerin: Ignites on contact with potassium permanganate and calcium hypochlorite; can react violently with acetic anhydride and aniline + nitrobenzene Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 56-81-5: MA8050000 CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000 CAS# 51811-82-6 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 56-81-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 126 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >570 mg/m3/1H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 27 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 12600 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg.
CAS# 67-56-1: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 81000 mg/m3/14H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 5600 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg.
CAS# 51811-82-6.
Carcinogenicity:
Glycerin - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Methyl alcohol - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Giemsas stain - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 56-81-5: MA8050000 CAS# 67-56-1: PC1400000 CAS# 51811-82-6 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 56-81-5: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 126 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = >570 mg/m3/1H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 4090 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 27 gm/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 12600 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >10 gm/kg.
CAS# 67-56-1: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 40 mg Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 100 mg/24H Moderate; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 20 mg/24H Moderate; Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 81000 mg/m3/14H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 64000 ppm/4H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 7300 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 14200 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 5600 mg/kg; Skin, rabbit: LD50 = 15800 mg/kg.
CAS# 51811-82-6.
Carcinogenicity:
Glycerin - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Methyl alcohol - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Giemsas stain - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 13-68 mg/L; 96 Hr.; 12 degrees CFish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 29400 mg/L; 96 Hr.; 25 degrees C, pH 7.63Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 8000 mg/L; 48 Hr.; UnspecifiedBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 51,000-320,000 mg/L; 30 minutes; Microtox test
Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 13-68 mg/L; 96 Hr.; 12 degrees CFish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 29400 mg/L; 96 Hr.; 25 degrees C, pH 7.63Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 8000 mg/L; 48 Hr.; UnspecifiedBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 51,000-320,000 mg/L; 30 minutes; Microtox test
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: METHANOL
Hazard Class: 3 (6.1)
UN Number: 1230
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: METHANOL
Hazard Class: 3 (6.1)
UN Number: 1230
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: METHANOL
Hazard Class: 3
UN Number: 1230
Packing group: II
USA RQ: CAS# 67-56-1: 5000 lb final RQ; 2270 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: T F
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin
and if swallowed.
R 39/23/24/25 Toxic : danger of very serious
irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact
with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases:
S 7 Keep container tightly closed.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 56-81-5: 0
CAS# 67-56-1: 1
CAS# 51811-82-6: No information available.
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