Wright-Giemsa Stain

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 Flame Flam. Liq. 2H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor. GHS08 Health hazard STOT SE 1H370Causes damage to organs.

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Methanol

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Keep container tightly closed. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Specific treatment (see supplementary first aid instructions on this Safety Data Sheet). In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. ꞏ

Classification system

NFPA/HMIS Definitions 0-Least, 1-Slight, 2-Moderate, 3-High, 4-Extreme NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 3 Fire = 3 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *2 Health = *2 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

2.3 Other hazards

None known