GMS Stain Kit

Hazard statements (CLP)

H272, H301+H311, H317, H318, H332, H334, H340, H350, H360, H361, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H272

May intensify fire; oxidiser

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Component Description K1428-125 Safety Information Silver Nitrate Solution 125 ml No hazards (0.2%) Methenamine Solution

Contains

Methenamine 125 ml See below Gold Chloride Solution 125 ml No hazards (0.2%) Borax Solution Sodium Tetraborate 15 ml See below Sodium Bisulfite Solution 125 ml No hazards Chromic Acid Solution Chromium(VI) oxide 125 ml See below Sodium Thiosulfate 125 ml No hazards Solution (5%) Light Green Solution 125 ml No hazards Methenamine: Emergency Overview

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin sensitization (Category 1) Reproductive toxicity (Category 1B) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3) Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3) Skin corrosion (Category 1B) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 2) Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure (Category 2) Acute aquatic toxicity (Category 3)

Signal word

Warning Danger Danger

Hazard statements

H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction. H360 – May damage fertility or the unborn child. H340 – May cause genetic defects H350 – May cause cancer H361 – Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H318 – Causes serious eye damage H301 + H311 – Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H332 – Harmful if inhaled H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction H410 – Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H373 – May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H334 – May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H272 – May intensify fire; oxidizer

Precautionary statements

P302+ P352 - IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.. P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P308 + P313 – IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P202 – Do not handle until all safety precautions [and hazard statements] have been read and understood P280 – Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P362 – Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P308 + P313 – IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P260 – Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P314 – Get medical advice/attention 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. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P264 – Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P270 – Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301 + P312 – IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell. P302 + P352 – IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water. P332 + P313 – IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P333 + P313 – IF SKIN irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 – Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Health hazards

2 Flammability: 2 2 Fire: 2 Reactivity Hazard: 0 1 Flammability:0 1 Fire: 0 Reactivity Hazard: 0 3 Fire hazard: * Flammability: 0 3 Fire: 2 Reactivity Hazard: 0

Physical hazards

0 0 0

Potential health effects

Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Sodium Tetraborate: Emergency Overview Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Eyes: Causes eye irritation. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. Chromium(VI) oxide: Emergency Overview Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin: Toxic if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Eyes: Causes eye burns. Ingestion: Toxic if swallowed.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Rapidly absorbed through skin, Vessicant