Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-578-6/64-17-5
Name of the chemical
Ethanol
Concentration
50-100%
EC/CAS
200-663-8/67-66-3
Name of the chemical
Chloroform
Concentration
25-50%
EC/CAS
200-580-7/64-19-7
Name of the chemical
acetic acid
Concentration
2.5-10%
General Information
Revision date
2019-02-19
Product name
Methacarn, Carnoy"s Fixative
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Genelinx International Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
tech@bio-world.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H311+H331, H315, H319, H336, H350, H361, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable Liquid (Category 2), H225 Acute Toxicity (Category 3), H311+331 Carcinogenicity (Category 1A), H350 Reproductive (Category 2), H361 Single Target Organ Toxicity, Repeated Exposure (Category 1), H372 Skin Irritation (Category 2), H315 Eye Irritation (Category 2A), H319 Single Target Organ Toxicity, Single Exposure (Category 3), H336 2.2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H311+331 - Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled. H350 - May cause cancer. H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242 - Use only non-sparking tools. P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+361+353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+351+338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. P308+313 - If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P321 - Specific treatment P312 - Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P314 - Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P361+364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P332+313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+313 - If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention. P370+378 - In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. P403+233 - Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+235 - Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulation. 2.4
2.3 Other hazards
No unclassified hazards known.
Health hazards
2 Fire hazard : 3 Reactivity hazard : 0 : 2 Chronic health : * Reactivity hazard : 0 Flammability : 3
Physical hazards
0