Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Counterstain
- Product Code
- K1302C
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- N/A
Identified Uses
Industrial / professional. Use descriptors: PROC15: Use as a laboratory reagent
Uses advised against
None known
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Guest Medical Limited
manufacturer
Unit A6, Larkfield Trading Estate, New Hythe Lane, Aylesford. Kent. ME20 6SW
+44(0) 1622 791895
Emergency Contacts
The National Poisons Information Service
111
24h service
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water EC: 231-791-2 | 7732-18-5 | 99% | No |
| Disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetraiodo-6-oxido-3-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate EC: 240-474-8 | 16423-68-0 | 1% | Yes |
| Sodium azide EC: 247-852-1 | 26628-22-8 | 0.1% | Yes |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Wash skin with water.
Flush eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.
Wash out mouth with water.
Medical Treatment
Treat symptomatically.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
As appropriate for surrounding fire.
None.
None anticipated. Heating may cause decomposition.
As appropriate for surrounding fire.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Do not release large quantities into the surface water or into drains.
Absorb spillages onto sand, earth or any other suitable adsorbent material.
Materials: sand, earth or any other suitable adsorbent material
Related Products
Similar products with comparable safety profiles
Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Not known.
Keep cool. Ambient temperature and humidity.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Chemical splash goggles or eye protection with side protection (EN 166). As determined by specific, an in-use risk assessment. Under normal domestic and professional use, standard safety spectacles are adequate.
Normally no personal respiratory protection is necessary.
Not normally required.
Do not release large quantities into the surface water or into drains.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
The product is stable under the conditions, noted in section 7 "Handling and storage".
None anticipated.
No hazardous reactions known if used for its intended purpose.
None anticipated.
Not known.
No hazardous decomposition products known.
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for Counterstain?
The signal word is no signal word.
What is the physical form of Counterstain?
Counterstain is a liquid with red color. It has not known odor.
What is the solubility of Counterstain?
Miscible in water
What is Counterstain used for?
Industrial / professional. Use descriptors: PROC15: Use as a laboratory reagent
What is the melting point of Counterstain?
The melting point is Not known and the boiling point is Not known.