Micromount

Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc

Revision date : 2018-01-16

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 1
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

1330-20-7

Name of the chemical

Xylene

Concentration

<20

Listed in

EC/CAS

100-41-4

Name of the chemical

Ethylbenzene

Concentration

<5

Listed in

General Information

Version

1.0

Revision date

2018-01-16

Product name

Micromount

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

For use when mounting coverglass on top of a prepared specimen

1.2.2. Uses advised against

Other uses

supplier name

Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc

Emergency telephone

800-424-9300, +1 703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 T013 T020

Company Information

company name

Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

LBSNA-LBS-QA@leicabiosystems.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS US classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS-US classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Highly flammable liquid and vapor Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Causes serious eye irritation Carcinogenicity Category 2 Suspected of causing cancer Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 May cause damage to organs Aspiration hazard Category 1 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Harmful to aquatic life Category 3

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US labeling

Hazard pictograms

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness 01/16/2018 EN (English US) Page 1 Suspected of causing cancer Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May cause damage to organs Harmful to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. Avoid breathing mists/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Avoid release to the environment Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell Do NOT induce vomiting If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse In case of fire: Use dry chemical, foam, or water spray for extinction. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool Store locked up Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all local/regional/national/international regulations

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No additional information available

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS-US classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Highly flammable liquid and vapor Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Causes serious eye irritation Carcinogenicity Category 2 Suspected of causing cancer Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 May cause drowsiness or dizziness Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) Category 2 May cause damage to organs Aspiration hazard Category 1 May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Harmful to aquatic life Category 3

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