NILE
CHEMICALS
SAFETY DATA SHEET
FIELD'S STAIN B
1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION
AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
PRODUCT NAME FIELD'S STAIN B
APPLICATION Laboratory reagent.
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Not regarded as a health or environmental hazard
under current legislation.
HUMAN HEALTH
See section 11 for additional information on
health hazards.
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
COMPOSITION COMMENTS
A proprietary blend containing substances that are
either not classified or are below the threshold limits according to current
legislation.
4 FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION
Move the exposed person to fresh air at once.
INGESTION
Do not induce vomiting. Immediately rinse mouth
and provide fresh air. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues.
SKIN CONTACT
Wash off promptly and flush contaminated skin with
water. Promptly remove clothing if soaked through and flush skin with water.
EYE CONTACT
Make sure to remove any contact lenses from the
eyes before rinsing. Promptly wash eyes with plenty of water while lifting the
eye lids.
Continue to rinse for at least 15 minutes. Contact
physician if discomfort continues.
5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Use fire-extinguishing media appropriate for
surrounding materials.
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE
Self contained breathing apparatus and full
protective clothing must be worn in case of fire.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8
of this safety data sheet.
SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS
Absorb in vermiculite, dry sand or earth and place
into containers. Flush with plenty of water to clean spillage area. Containers
with collected
spillage must be properly labelled with correct
contents and hazard symbol.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
USAGE PRECAUTIONS
Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Avoid spilling, skin and eye contact. Wash hands after handling.
STORAGE PRECAUTIONS
Store in tightly closed original container in a
dry and cool place.
FIELD'S STAIN B
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
HAND PROTECTION
For prolonged or repeated skin contact use
suitable protective gloves. The most suitable glove must be chosen in
consultation with the gloves
supplier, who can inform about the breakthrough
time of the glove material.
EYE PROTECTION
Wear approved, tight fitting safety glasses where
splashing is probable.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
COLOUR Yellow
ODOUR Almost odourless
SOLUBILITY Soluble in water.
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
STABILITY
No particular stability concerns.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID
Avoid heat, flames and other sources of ignition.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
INHALATION
No specific health warnings noted.
INGESTION
May cause discomfort if swallowed. May cause
stomach pain or vomiting.
SKIN CONTACT
No specific health warnings noted.
EYE CONTACT
May cause temporary eye irritation.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ECOTOXICITY
The product is not expected to be hazardous to the
environment.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHODS
Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with
local authority requirements. Recover and reclaim or recycle, if practical.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
GENERAL The product is not covered by
international regulation on the transport of dangerous goods (IMDG, IATA,
ADR/RID).
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
DISCLAIMER
The information in this safety data sheet was
obtained from current and reliable sources. However, the data is provided
without warranty, expressed or
implied, regarding its correctness or accuracy.
Since the conditions for use, handling, storage and disposal of this product
are beyond Nile Chemicals
control, it is the users responsibility to perform
thorough testing of this product when used in combination with any other
product. It is suggested that users
familiarise themselves with this safety data sheet
before handling the product.
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