Formaldehyde 37%; part of "Silver Staining Kit, Protein"

HSNO Classifications

3.1 - FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS - Category D 6.1 - ACUTE TOXICITY (oral) - Category C 6.1 - ACUTE TOXICITY (dermal) - Category C 6.1 - ACUTE TOXICITY (inhalation) - Category B 8.2 - CORROSIVE TO DERMAL TISSUE - Category C 6.5 - SENSITIZATION - Category B (Skin) 6.6 - MUTAGENICITY - Category B 6.7 - CARCINOGENICITY - Category A 6.9 - SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE OR REPEATED EXPOSURE) - Category B 9.1 - AQUATIC ECOTOXICITY - Category D 9.2 - SOIL ECOTOXICITY - Category A 9.3 - TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATE ECOTOXICITY - Category B This material is classified as hazardous according to criteria in the Hazardous Substances (Minimum Degrees of Hazard) Regulations 2001 and has been classified according to the Hazardous Substances (Classifications) Regulations 2001.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Fatal if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause damage to organs. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to the soil environment. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Wear respiratory protection. Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe vapour. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

Collect spillage. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.