Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
35-55
General Information
Revision date
2016-06-22
Product name
ThinPrep PreservCyt Solution
Manufacturer Name
Hologic Inc
Emergency telephone
and Canada 1-800-424-9300; Chemtrec International + 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, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Signal word
Label Elements Danger Page 1/9 283
Hazard statements
H301 - Toxic if swallowed H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H331 - Toxic if inhaled H370 - Causes damage to organs H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P233 - Keep container tightly closed
Response
P307 + P311 - IF exposed: 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 P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P330 - Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction.
Storage
P405 - Store locked up 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/international regulation.
Further information
50.133% of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown toxicity