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Safety Data SheetChemical Risk Assessment

Giemsa Stain

by AUSTRALIAN BIOSTAIN Pty Ltd

SDS · PDF, approx. 220 KB CRA · PDF, approx. 180 KB

Giemsa Stain is supplied by AUSTRALIAN BIOSTAIN Pty Ltd under product code GMSA. This page provides both the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the Chemical Risk Assessment (CRA) for this substance, under GHS/CLP regulations for UK workplace use under COSHH. The full SDS and CRA documents are available to download above.

This SDS was last revised on 1 June 2021. The matching CRA is updated in line with SDS revisions. Workplaces handling this substance should retain a current SDS and risk assessment for the duration of use.

Language: English
Regulation: GHS/CLP
Revision Date: 01 Jun 2021
Signal Word: DANGER
Product Code: GMSA
CAS Number: 56-81-5,67-56-1,51811-82-5

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Hazards at a GlanceFrom the Safety Data Sheet

Signal Word: DANGER

GHS02Flammable

GHS06Acute toxicity

GHS08Health hazard

Hazard Statements (H-phrases)

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H311: Toxic in contact with skin.
H331: Toxic if inhaled.
H370: Causes damage to organs.

Need the full hazard breakdown? Precautionary statements, first aid, physical properties and exposure controls are in the full SDS PDF.

Common QuestionsAbout this Safety Data Sheet

Chemical Risk Assessment SummaryFrom the Chemical Risk Assessment

Assessment Summary

This Chemical Risk Assessment is derived from the Safety Data Sheet for Giemsa Stain issued by Australian Biostain Pty Ltd on 1 June 2021 It presents the substance's hazards organised by risk level, with the relevant regulatory statements and recommended controls for each. These hazards are rated across one level: High Risk, based on the hazard classifications in the SDS.

Hazard PreviewA snapshot of substance hazards and controls

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H370: Causes damage to organs

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray

P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

P405 Store locked up.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P307 + P311 IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

1 other control in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H301: Toxic if swallowed

P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label)

1 other control in place

Rating Before Controls

HIGH RISK

H311: Toxic in contact with skin

P501 Dispose of contents/container to correct disposal area.

P405 Store locked up

P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

<p>P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.</p>

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell

P322 Specific measures (see …on this label)

2 other controls in place

Note: This is a preview of the substance's hazards. A substance commonly carries more hazards. Download the full Chemical Risk Assessment for more information.

Recommended Control MeasuresKey PPE and handling controls

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Common QuestionsAbout this Risk Assessment

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