Giemsa Stain Powder – Identification of Product Chemical Code: CHE-I-G01 Chemical Name: Giemsa’s Stain Chemical Grade: ACS REagent Chemical Formula: No Data Available Chemical Weight: CAS No: Chemical Synonyms: Azure mixture sicc. Giemsa stain Giemsa Stain Powder – Hazards Identification REACH No: No Data Available Signal Word: Danger Supplemental Hazard Information: Not a hazardous substance or mixture according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008. Additional Hazard Information: This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bio-accumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. Giemsa Stain Powder – Composition of Chemical Chemical Formula: No Data Available EC No 1272/2008: No Data Available Giemsa Stain Powder – First Aid Measures General Advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. If: Inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. If: Skin Contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. If: Eye Contac: Flush eyes with water as a precaution. If: Swallowed: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. Important Symptoms: The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labeling section. Immediate Medical Attention: No Data Available Giemsa Stain Powder – Firefighting Measures Extinguishing Media: Use Water spray, Alcohol-resistant foam, Dry chemical or Carbon Dioxide. Hazards Arising: Carbon Oxides, Nitrogen Oxides, Sulphur Oxides, Hydrogen Chloride gas, Hydrogen Bromide gas. Advice for Firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. Info for Firefighting: No Data Available Giemsa Stain Powder – Accidental Release Measures Personal Precautions: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust. Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Method for Containment: Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. Giemsa Stain Powder – Handling and Storage Personal Precautions: Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Enviromental Precautions: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Storage class (TRGS 510): Non Combustible Solids. Exposure Controls | Personal Protection Derived No Effect Level (DNEL) Workers | Application Area | Exposure Routes | Health Effect | Value No Data Available Consumers | Application Area | Exposure Routes | Health Effect | Value No Data Available Predicted No Effect Concentration (PNEC) No Data Available Engineering Controls: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday. Eye/Face Protection: Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Skin Protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching gloves outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it. Body Protection: Choose body protection in relation to its type, to the concentration and amount of dangerous substances, and to the specific work-place. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Respiratory Protection: Respiratory protection is not required. Where protection from nuisance levels of dusts are desired, use type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) dust masks. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). Physical and Chemical Properties Appearance: Blackish, Dark Green powder Odour: No Data Available Odour Threshold: No Data Available pH: No Data Available Melting Point: No Data Available Boiling Point: No Data Available Flash Point: No Data Available Evaporation: No Data Available Flammability: No Data Available Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits: No Data Available Vapour pressure: No Data Available Vapour density: No Data Available Relative density: No Data Available Water solubility: Slightly soluble Partition Coefficien: No Data Available Auto-ignition Temperature: No Data Available Decomposition Temperature: No Data Available Viscosity: No Data Available Explosive properties: No Data Available Oxidizing properties: No Data Available Other Safety Info: No Data Available Stability and Reactivity Reactivity: No Data Available Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions. Possibility of hazardous reactions: No Data Available Conditions to Avoid: No Data Available Incompatible Materials: No Data Available Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions – Carbon Oxides, Nitrogen Oxides, Sulphur Oxides, Hydrogen Chloride gas, Hydrogen Bromide gas. Toxicological Information Acute Toxicity: No Data Available Skin Corrosion/Irritation: No Data Available Serious Eye damage | Eye Irritation: No Data Available Cell Mutagenicity: No Data Available Carcinogenicity: IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. Reproductive toxicity: No Data Available Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure: No Data Available Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated Exposure: No Data Available Aspiration Hazard: No Data Available Ecological Information Ecological Toxicity: No Data Available Ecological Persistence and degradability: No Data Available Bio-accumulative Potential: No Data Available Mobility in Soil: No Data Available Results of PBT and vPvB Assessment: This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bio-accumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bio-accumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. Other Adverse Effect: Harmful to aquatic life. Disposal Considerations Waste Treatment Methods: Product – Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Contaminated packaging – Dispose of as unused product. Transport Information UN Number: ADR/RID: — IMDG: — IATA: — UN Shipping Hazard: ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods IMDG: Not dangerous goods IATA: Not dangerous goods Transport Hazard Class: ADR/RID: — IMDG: — IATA: – Packaging Group: ADR/RID: — IMDG: — IATA: — Environmental Hazards: ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no Special Precautions: No Data Available Regulatory Information Safety, Health and environmental regulations: This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 453/2010. Chemical Safety Assessment: For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out. Additional Info: RTECS: Not Available Disclaimer The information stated above is considered to be correct, but does not claim to be inclusive and shall only be used as a guideline. The information provided by this document is confirmed by our continuous updating of knowledge and adheres to the products appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the product’s properties. RLS Chemicals and its Associates shall not be held accountable for any damage’s consequent of handling the above product.
