IDENTIFICATION
E.A.50 Papanicolaou
Product Name:
Papanicolaou Trichrome
Other Names:
Manufacturer鈥檚 Code: N/A
1992
UN Number:
3 & 6.1A
Dangerous Goods Class & Subsidiary Risk:
3WE Group II
Hazchem Code:
6
Poisons Schedule Number:
Staining of Cytology specimens for microscopic diagnosis.
Use:
Thin, greenish/red solution, with a distinct alcoholic odour.
Physical Description / Properties -
Appearance:
68oC
Boiling Point/Melting Point:
90mm Hg @ 21oC
Vapour Pressure:
0.80
Specific Gravity:
15oC
Flashpoint:
3% Lower explosion limit. 37% upper explosion limit.
Flammability Limits:
Miscible to all proportions.
Solubility in Water;
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Other Properties:
INGREDIENTS 鈥? CHEMICAL NAME
Eosin CAS Number 17372-87-1 Proportion: 0.45%
Light Green SF CAS Number 5141-20-8 Proportion: <0.1%
Tungstophosphoric Acid Dodeca CAS Number 12067-99-1 Proportion: 0.2 %
Ethanol CAS Number 64-17-5 Proportion: 66%
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INGREDIENTS 鈥? CHEMICAL NAME (Cont.)
Methanol CAS Number: 67-56-1 Proportion: 25%
Water CAS Number: 7732-18-5 Proportion: 4%
Acetic Acid Glacial CAS Number: 64-19-7 Proportion: 2%
Ethyl Acetate CAS Number: 141-78-6 Proportion: 2%
HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION / HEALTH EFFECTS
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Acute:
Toxic. Nausea, headache, vomiting, euphoria, inebriation,
Swallowed.
impaired vision, acidosis and coma.
Irritation.
Eye;
May cause local reaction.
Skin:
Irritation of mucous membranes.
Inhaled:
Ingestion for prolonged periods may cause cumulative damage
Chronic:
to Optic Nerve. Diarrhoea may result from ingestion.
Cumulative Liver damage may occur.
FIRST AID:
Induce vomiting with Ipecac Syrup if available. Seek medical
Swallowed:
attention immediately.
Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 15mins and seek
Eye:
medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothing, wash affected area thoroughly
Skin:
with water.
Remove to fresh air. If breathing difficulty persists, seek
Inhaled:
medical attention immediately. If breathing stops, commence
artificial respiration technique.
Eye wash station capable of supplying a continuous stream of
First Aid Facilities:
water. Ipecac Syrup.
Treat as Methanol or Methylated Spirit Poisoning.
Advice To Doctor:
LD50 Methanol = 5628mg/kg oral rat.
LC50 Methanol = 83mg/l inhalation rat.
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
260mg/M3 skin long term for methanol.
Exposure Standards:
Use well ventilated flameproofed area.
Engineering Controls:
Use gloves and apron.
Personal Protection:
Flammable.
Flammability:
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SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
In excess of 20Litres use DGA approved storage area. Do not
Storage and Transport:
transport or store in other than approved containers.
Absorb small spills with absorbent material and allow to
Spills and Disposal:
evaporate to dryness either in designated safe area or flame
proofed fume cupboard.
Avoid all sources of ignition.
Fire / Explosion Hazard:
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
CONTACT POINT:
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