Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7487-94-7
Name of the chemical
Mercuric chloride
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2005-03-23
Product name
B-5 Fixative
Product Synonyms
None
Chemical name
Solution
Manufacturer Name
EMD Chemicals Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State and Liquid. Appearance Emergency Overview WARNING ! MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA, MUSCLE TISSUE. TOXIC TO AQUATIC ORGANISMS. MAY BE HARMFUL TO ENVIORNMENT IF RELEASED IN LARGE AMOUNTS. WARNING This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Absorbed through skin. Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant). Inflammation of the eye is characterized by redness, watering, and itching. Skin Extremely hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator). May be fatal if absorbed. Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Skin inflammation is characterized by itching, scaling, reddening, or, occasionally, blistering. Inhalation Extremely hazardous in case of inhalation. May be fatal if inhaled. Hazardous in case of inhalation (lung irritant). Ingestion Extremely hazardous in case of ingestion. May be fatal if swallowed. Do not ingest.
Potential chronic health
Effects Carcinogenic Effects This material is not known to cause cancer in animals or humans.
Additional information
See Toxicological Information (section 11)
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with spray mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to spray mist may produce respiratory tract Overexposure: irritation leading to frequent attacks of bronchial infection. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or many human organs.