NCS Tissue Solubilizer, 500 ml

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910. 1200 ) Physical state Liquid. Odor Characteristic. OSHA/HCS status This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview WARNING! FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY BE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Flammable liquid. May be harmful if swallowed. Severely irritating to the eyes and skin. Irritating to respiratory system. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Contains material that may cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Routes of entry Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Severely irritating to eyes. Risk of serious damage to eyes. Skin Severely irritating to the skin. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.

Potential chronic health

effects Contains material that may cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Carcinogenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, liver, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Inhalation Adverse symptoms may include the following: respiratory tract irritation coughing Ingestion No specific data. Skin Adverse symptoms may include the following: irritation redness Eyes Adverse symptoms may include the following: pain or irritation watering redness

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be over-exposure aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See toxicological information (section 11)