Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-578-6/64-17-5
Name of the chemical
Ethanol
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
200-663-8/67-66-3
Name of the chemical
Chloroform
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
200-580-7/64-19-7
Name of the chemical
acetic acid
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2013-01-09
Product name
Carnoy’s Solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Educational Use Only
Manufacturer Name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Columbus Chemical Industries, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H313+H333, H314, H317, H351, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Signal word
Danger
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 5 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 5 Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin corrosion Category 1A Serious eye damage Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity-single exposure Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H313+H333 May be harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H401 Toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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.
Potential health effects
Eyes Causes eye burns. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Skin Causes skin burns. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
HMIS® ratings
Health 3 Health 3 Flammability 3 Fire 3 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available Personal H
