SAF Fixative (Acetate Buffered Formalin)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H317, H318, H351

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion, Category 1B, H314 Serious eye damage, Category 1, H318 Skin sensitization, Category 1, H317 Carcinogenicity, Category 2, H351 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351 Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P321 Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.