Exact Diagnostics HPV

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed May be fatal if absorbed through skin Toxic by inhalation HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames Appearance clear liquid Physical state Liquid Odour Alcohol

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapours) Category 5 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 1 Hazardous to the Aquatic Environment - Acute Hazard Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled May be harmful if inhaled Causes damage to organs Harmful to aquatic life

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray Avoid release to the environment Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable

Other physicochemical hazards

Flammable; may be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours can travel considerable distances to a source of ignition where they can ignite, flash back, or explode. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.

Health hazards

Immediate Health Effects: Can cause poisoning if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed by the skin. Symptoms of poisoning may appear even after several hours. Medical examination necessary even merely on suspicion of intoxication. Severe, even fatal poisoning if absorbed by the skin, inhaled or swallowed. Symptoms of poisoning may appear even after several hours. If symptoms persist, call a doctor.

Potential chronic health

Target organ(s)

Environmental hazards

This material is a water pollutant. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and waterways. Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Not applicable Contains human source material and / or potentially infectious components.