Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
107-22-2
Name of the chemical
Glyoxal
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2021-07-30
Product name
HISTOCHOICE MB FIXATIVE
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H317, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame Flammable Liquids - Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. GHS08 Health hazard Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carcinogenicity - Category 1A H350 May cause cancer. GHS07 Skin Sensitizer - Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Ethyl alcohol glyoxal
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapour. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer.
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take actions to prevent static discharges. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 0 3 Fire = 3 0 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *0 Health = *0 3 Fire = 3 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
