1. PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Product Name HEMATOXYLIN HTX
Supplier S.C. RAOUL-DUVAL & CIE
7, place Léon Meyer, B.P. 1414
F-76067 Le Havre Cedex, France
Tel. 02 35 19 66 20 - Fax. 02 35 21 55 08
Urgency Phone Number 02 35 19 66 20
2. PRODUCT COMPOSITION
Usual Chemical Name Natural hematoxylin extracted from natural wood
Equivalent Haematoxylum Campechianum
Natural Black 1
CAS No. 517 28 2
EINECS No. 208 23 73
Color Index 75 290
Dangerous or hazardous ingredients NONE
3. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
Under normal conditions of use, this product is stable.
As every natural dyestuff, the product cannot be disposed of in water without preliminary elimination.
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Skin contact Wash with water
Eye contact Wash with plenty of water
Ingestion Drink large amount of liquid if patient is conscious
5. FIRE PRECAUTIONS / FIRE FIGHTING
All extinguisher types can be used. Nevertheless, the product being a dyestuff, water should be avoided.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
Individual precautions NONE
Environmental protection As dyestuffs, the product cannot be disposed of in water effluent
Elimination Collect into container after clean up. Mix residue with wood or saw dust. Dispose of residue to approved land fill sites or incinerate
Neutralisation Metallic salts precipitate the product out of its aqueous solution
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling Protect against airborne dust.
Storage Store in dry cool place. Keep away from light. Avoid metallic drums.
8. PERSONAL PROTECTION
Handling NONE
Eyes Wear close fitting goggles
Hands Wear rubber or PVC gloves
Respiratory precautions Wear approved respirator to protect against airborne dust
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance (colour) cream
Physical state crystallised powder
Odor none
Decomposition Temperature 240°C
Melting point 141°C
Flash point not applicable
Vapour pressure not applicable
Bulk density 0,5 +- 0,1
Solubility in alcohol, ether and alkali
10. STABILITY & REACTIVITY
- Under normal conditions of use, the product is stable.
- It is sensitive to metallic salts and oxidising agents.
- The product is very sensitive to light.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Skin & eyes irritation The product is not toxic
No effect has been reported until today. In fact, purified oxidised product “Hemateine” has been approved by Food & Drug Administration in USA as dyestuff for suture threads.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No information are available in respect with ecological effect.
As natural reagent used for more than 150 years, the product is not toxic. Nevertheless, as dyestuff, it follows the same regulations than synthetic dyes regarding effects on water.
The product is mainly used in laboratory for:
- biological stain
- reagent for colorimetric determination of aluminium
- histology (Weigert Method)
13. WASTE DISPOSAL
The product precipitates as complex with metallic salts.
Dispose of to approved area in accordance with local regulations or incinerate.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
The product is not regulated.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Health & Safety Regs.
EC Directives 76-464, 78-318, 80-68, 91-156
EC Directive 93-18 of 5th April 1993
Official French Gazette of 28th March 1993, Decree of 1th October 93 relative to taking of and water consumption as well as to disposals of any type, and specially,
Chapter VI Art. 60 water pollution
Chapter VII Art. 61 environmental evaluation
Chapter VIII Art. 63/64/65 control of effects on environment
16. OTHER INFORMATION
This product should be stored, handled and used in accordance with good industrial hygiene practices and in conformity with any legal regulation. The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge and is intended to describe our products from the point of view of safety requirements. It should not, therefore, be construed as guaranteeing specific properties.