SAFETY DATA SHEET Version 6.

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Revision Date 28.02.2019
Print Date 20.11.2020

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : Gram’s decolorizer solution
Product Number : 75482
Brand : Sigma-Aldrich
CAS-No. : 37348-17-7
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company : SIGMA-ALDRICH CANADA CO.
2149 WINSTON PARK DRIVE
OAKVILLE ON L6H 6J8
CANADA
Telephone : +1 905 829-9500
Fax : +1 905 829-9292
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone # : 800-424-9300 CHEMTREC (USA)
+1-703-527-3887 CHEMTREC
(International)
24 Hours/day; 7 Days/week

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR)
(SOR/2015-17)
Flammable liquids (Category 2), H225
Eye irritation (Category 2A), H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Central nervous system, H336
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictogram

Signal word Danger

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 Hazard statement(s)
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and
other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment.
P242 Use non-sparking tools.
P243 Take action to prevent static discharges.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable
for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention.
P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant
foam to extinguish.
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal
plant.

2.3 Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS

Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.2 Mixtures
Synonyms : Acetone ethanol mixture

Component Classification Concentration

*
Acetone
CAS-No. 67-64-1 Flam. Liq. 2; Eye Irrit. 2A; >= 50 - < 70
EC-No. 200-662-2 STOT SE 3; H225, H319, %
Index-No. 606-001-00-8 H336
Registration 01-2119471330-49- Concentration limits:
number XXXX >= 20 %: STOT SE 3,
H336;
* Weight percent

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 Ethanol
CAS-No. 64-17-5 Flam. Liq. 2; Eye Irrit. 2A; >= 50 - < 70
EC-No. 200-578-6 Aquatic Acute 2; H225, %
Index-No. 603-002-00-5 H319, H401
Registration 01-2119457610-43-
number XXXX
* Weight percent
For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.Move out of
dangerous area.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse
mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

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SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can
accumulate in low areas.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-
brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section
13).
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Use explosion-proof equipment.Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Take
measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are
opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
Storage class (TRGS 510): 3: Flammable liquids
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
Components CAS-No. Value Control Basis
parameters
Acetone 67-64-1 TWA 500 ppm Canada. Alberta, Occupational Health
1,200 mg/m3 and Safety Code (table 2: OEL)

STEL 750 ppm Canada. Alberta, Occupational Health

1,800 mg/m3 and Safety Code (table 2: OEL)

TWA 250 ppm Canada. British Columbia OEL

STEL 500 ppm Canada. British Columbia OEL

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 TWAEV 500 ppm Québec. Regulation respecting
1,190 mg/m3 occupational health and safety,
Schedule 1, Part 1: Permissible
exposure values for airborne
contaminants

STEV 1,000 ppm Québec. Regulation respecting

2,380 mg/m3 occupational health and safety,
Schedule 1, Part 1: Permissible
exposure values for airborne
contaminants

TWA 250 ppm USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values

(TLV)

STEL 500 ppm USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values

(TLV)

Ethanol 64-17-5 TWA 1,000 ppm Canada. Alberta, Occupational Health

1,880 mg/m3 and Safety Code (table 2: OEL)

TWAEV 1,000 ppm Québec. Regulation respecting

1,880 mg/m3 occupational health and safety,
Schedule 1, Part 1: Permissible
exposure values for airborne
contaminants

STEL 1,000 ppm Canada. British Columbia OEL

STEL 1,000 ppm USA. ACGIH Threshold Limit Values

(TLV)

8.2 Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands
before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN
166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact
with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with
applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
Full contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M)

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 Splash contact
Material: butyl-rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0.3 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 897 / Aldrich Z677647, Size M)
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail
sales@kcl.de, test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which
differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This
recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist
and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our
customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use
scenario.
Body Protection
Impervious clothing, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing., The type of
protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount
of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-
face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387)
respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole
means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and
components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: liquid
b) Odour No data available
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting No data available
point/freezing point
f) Initial boiling point No data available
and boiling range
g) Flash point 20 °C (68 °F)
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, No data available
gas)
j) Upper/lower No data available
flammability or
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure No data available
l) Vapour density No data available

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 m) Relative density 0.803 g/cm3
n) Water solubility No data available
o) Partition coefficient: No data available
n-octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition No data available
temperature
q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heat, flames and sparks.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
No data available
Inhalation: No data available
Dermal: No data available
No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation
No data available

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 Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
RTECS: Not available

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not
been thoroughly investigated.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not
conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects
No data available

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SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra
care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable
solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal
service to dispose of this material.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

DOT (US)
UN number: 1993 Class: 3 Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Flammable liquids, n.o.s. (Ethanol, Acetone)
Reportable Quantity (RQ):
Poison Inhalation Hazard: No

IMDG
UN number: 1993 Class: 3 Packing group: II EMS-No: F-E, S-E
Proper shipping name: FLAMMABLE LIQUID, N.O.S. (Ethanol, Acetone)

IATA
UN number: 1993 Class: 3 Packing group: II
Proper shipping name: Flammable liquid, n.o.s. (Ethanol, Acetone)

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Hazardous
Products Regulations (HPR) and the SDS contains all the information required by the HPR.

SECTION 16: Other information

Further information
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for internal use only.
The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive
and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the
present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of
the product. Sigma-Aldrich Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held liable for any
damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See
www.sigma-aldrich.com and/or the reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional
terms and conditions of sale.

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