Paraformaldehyde, 4% in PBS Ready-to Use Fixative

Hazard statements (CLP)

H220, H301, H311, H314, H317, H319, H330, H331, H335, H341, H350

Code

Statements

H220

Extremely flammable gas

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]

Signal word

Danger Danger Danger

Health hazards

Carc. 1B Muta. 2 Acute Tox. 3 Skin Corr. 1B Skin Sens. 1 Flammable gases: 1 Acute toxicity (inhalation): 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation: 2 Germ cell mutagenicity: 2 Carcinogenicity: 1A Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respiratory tract irritation): 3 3 Fire: 4 Reactivity Hazard: 0

Physical hazards

None

Hazard statements

H301: Toxic if swallowed H311: Toxic in contact with skin H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H331: Toxic if inhaled H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects H350: May cause cancer H220: Extremely flammable gas H330: Fatal if inhaled H319: Causes serious eye irritation H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects H350: May cause cancer H335: May cause respiratory irritation H301: Toxic if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer.

Precautionary statements

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P203: Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED Get emergency medical help immediately P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN wash with plenty of soap and water P302+P361+P354 IF ON SKIN Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+ P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P311: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician (Toxic if inhaled). P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P316: Get emergency medical help immediately. P318: If exposed or concerned, get medical advice. P321: Specific treatment on label (Toxic if swallowed, May cause an allergic skin reaction, Toxic if inhaled). P322: Specific treatment on label (Toxic in contact with skin). P330: Rinse mouth. P333+P313 IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P361: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P361+P364: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of content and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations. P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P284: Wear respiratory protection. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P320: Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label). P337+P313P IF eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P377 Leaking gas fire Do not extinguish, unless leak can be stopped safely P381: Eliminate all ignition sources if safe to do so. P403: Store in a well-ventilated place. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of content and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P203: Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED Get emergency medical help immediately P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302+P352 IF ON SKIN wash with plenty of soap and water P302+P361+P354 IF ON SKIN Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+ P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P311: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician (Toxic if inhaled). P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P316: Get emergency medical help immediately. P318: If exposed or concerned, get medical advice. P321: Specific treatment on label (Toxic if swallowed, May cause an allergic skin reaction, Toxic if inhaled). P322: Specific treatment on label (Toxic in contact with skin). P330: Rinse mouth. P333+P313 IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P361: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P361+P364: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P403+P233: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of content and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.