Gram Stain Kit

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H226, H301+H311, H314, H315+H320, H316, H319, H331, H335, H336, H341, H371, H373, H402

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Component Description K1428-30 K1428-125 Safety Information Gentian Violet Solution

Contains

EtOH 30 ml 125 ml See below Lugol’s Iodine Solution Liquid 30 ml 125 ml No hazards Gram’s Decolorizer Solution EtOH & acetone 30 ml x 2 125 ml See below Carbol Fuchsin EtOH and Phenol 30 ml 125 ml See below Counterstain Tartrazine Solution Liquid 30 ml 125 ml No hazards Ethanol: Emergency Overview

2.3 Other hazards

Combustible liquid, Target organ effect, Irritant, Carcinogen Target Organs: Nerves, Liver, Heart Flammable liquid, Target organ effect, Irritant Target Organs: Liver, Kidney Target organ effect, Toxic by inhalation, Toxic by ingestion, Toxic by skin absorption, Corrosive, Mutagen Target Organs: Central nervous system, Kidney, Liver, Pancreas, Spleen

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids (Category 3) Skin irritation (Category 2) Eye irritation (Category 2B) Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3) Flammable liquids (Category 2) Skin irritation (Category 3) Eye irritation (Category 2A) Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure (Category 3) 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

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. H315+H320 Causes skin and eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H316 Causes mild skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H301+H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H371 May cause damage to organs. H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. 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 victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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. P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Health hazards

2 Flammability: 2 2 Fire: 2 Reactivity Hazard: 0 2 Flammability: 3 2 Fire: 3 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. Acetone: 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. Phenol: 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