Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
35-55
General Information
Revision date
2025-03-10
Product name
ThinPrep PreservCyt Solution A methanol based, buffered preservative solution used to support cells during transport and slide preparation
supplier name
SeongKohn Traders" Corp
Manufacturer Name
Hologic Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-741-5970
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Company Information
company name
Hologic Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@hologic.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H301, H311, H331, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
A GHS Classification Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 3 B Label elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H301 - Toxic if swallowed H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H331 - Toxic if inhaled H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Precautionary Statements - Prevention P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P233 - Keep container tightly closed P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P235 - Keep cool Precautionary Statements - Response P309 + P311 - IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 - Rinse mouth In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Precautionary Statements - Storage P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Precautionary statements
Disposal • P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 1 Flammable liquids