PERFUSION FIXATIVE REAGENT GRADE (PARAFORMALDEHYDE 4%, SUCROSE 4% IN PHOSPHATE BUFFER 0.1M)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H320, H334

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS02 Flame Flammable Liquids - Category 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. GHS08 Health hazard Respiratory Sensitizer - Category 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. GHS07 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Eye Irritation - Category 2B H320 Causes eye irritation.

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

Paraformaldehyde

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. · WHMIS-symbols: B3 - Combustible liquid D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Keep container tightly closed. Use non-sparking tools. Take actions to prevent static discharges. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Rinse mouth. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 1 2 Fire = 2 1 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *1 Health = *1 2 Fire = 2 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0 CA