Nuclear Fast Red Counterstainer

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H318, H411, H412

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the mixture

Hazard pictograms

GHS05, GHS07 ​GHS09

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation (Category 2). H318 Causes serious eye damage (Category 2). H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects (Category 2).

Prevention

P302+ P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+ P351+P315 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Get immediate medical advice/attention. P273 Avoid release to the environment.

Storage

P403+ P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations. NFPA Scale: 0 - 4 HMIS (U.S.A.) HEALTH 2 Scale: 0 - 4 FLAMMABILITY 0

Physical hazards

0 PERSONAL PROTECTION B

2.3 Other hazards

not otherwise classified (HNOC) or not covered by GHS- This product contains ≤ 0.1% Sodium azide, a biocidal preservative, is harmful if swallowed; it has been evident to kill at low concentrations if enough is ingested (more than supplied in this product). May cause eye, skin or Bio SB Nuclear Fast Red Counterstainer​ ​Safety Data Sheet Page | of ​2​ ​11 tissue irritation. The potential for these adverse health effects is unknown for the highly diluted, small volume of sodium azide in this concentration, but is unlikely if handled appropriately with the requisite Good Laboratory Practices and Universal Precautions. Although it is not considered hazardous at this level, please note that accumulated sodium azide may react with lead or copper plumbing to form highly explosive metal azides. Thorough flushing of plumbing is recommended. The Full Text for all Hazard Statements are displayed in Section 16. There are no additional ingredients present which, within the current knowledge of the supplier and in the concentrations applicable, are classified as hazardous to health or the environment and do not require report in this section. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in Section 8.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

According to OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) this mixture is classified as non-hazardous based on the physical and/or chemical nature and/or concentration of ingredients. Skin Irritation (Category 2)- H315 Causes skin irritation (Category 2) Chronic aquatic toxicity (Category 2) – H411 Classification (EC 1272/2008): The product is classified as non-hazardous in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS/CLP). Classification system: The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists and expanded upon from​ ​company and literature data. Bio SB Nuclear Fast Red Counterstainer​ ​Safety Data Sheet Page | of ​1​ ​11