Glutaraldehyde; part of "ECL direct nucleic acid labelling and detection system; To label

HSNO Classifications

6.1 - ACUTE TOXICITY: ORAL - Category D 6.3 - SKIN IRRITATION - Category A 6.4 - EYE IRRITATION - Category A (Irritant) 6.5 - SENSITIZATION - Category A (Respiratory) 6.9 - SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE OR REPEATED EXPOSURE): ORAL - Category B 9.1 - AQUATIC ECOTOXICITY - Category D 9.2 - SOIL ECOTOXICITY - Category C 9.3 - TERRESTRIAL VERTEBRATE ECOTOXICITY - Category C 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

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause damage to organs if swallowed. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to the soil environment. Harmful to terrestrial vertebrates.

Prevention

Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. Avoid release to the environment. Do not breathe vapour. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash thoroughly after handling. µg'

Response

IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Wash with plenty of soap and water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Wash hands after handling. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Store locked up.

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.