ThinPrep PreservCyt Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H301, H311, H331, H370

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed, Toxic in contact with skin, Toxic by inhalation, Causes damage to organs Appearance Liquid, colorless, clear Physical state Liquid Odor Alcohol Classification of the substance or mixture Page 1 / 11 Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 5 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors and spray. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Take action to prevent static discharges. Keep container tightly closed.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Rinse mouth. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

Other physicochemical hazards

Not applicable.

Health hazards

Immediate Health Effects: Not applicable.

Potential chronic health

Not applicable

Environmental hazards

Not applicable.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No information available.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Page 1 / 11 Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 5 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure