Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-578-6/64-17-5
Name of the chemical
Ethanol
Concentration
40≤x<60
EC/CAS
200-663-8/67-66-3
Name of the chemical
Chloroform
Concentration
20≤x<40
EC/CAS
200-580-7/64-19-7
Name of the chemical
acetic acid
Concentration
10≤x<20
EC/CAS
200-661-7/67-63-0
Name of the chemical
Propan-2-ol
Concentration
5≤x<10
General Information
Version
11
Revision date
2026-02-19
Product name
Carnoy
Product name
Carnoy
Identification on the label/Trade name
BIO-OPTICA MILANO SPA
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In vitro medical-diagnostic disposable. Fixative for histology
supplier name
Bio-Optica Milano S.p.a
Emergency telephone
0845 46 47
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BIO-OPTICA MILANO SPA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@bio-optica.it
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315, H319, H351, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard labelling pursuant to EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP) and subsequent amendments and supplements. Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H315 Causes skin irritation.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. P370+P378 In case of fire: use . . . to extinguish. P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
Contains
Chloroform
2.3 Other hazards
On the basis of available data, the product does not contain any PBT or vPvB in percentage ≥ than 0,1%. The product does not contain substances with endocrine disrupting properties in concentration ≥ 0.1%.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
amendments and supplements). The product thus requires a safety datasheet that complies with the provisions of (EU) Regulation 2020/878. Any additional information concerning the risks for health and/or the environment are given in sections 11 and 12 of this sheet. Hazard classification and indication: Flammable liquid, category 2 H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Carcinogenicity, category 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or category 2 repeated exposure. Eye irritation, category 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Skin irritation, category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. 2.2. Label elements
