Gram, Brown-Hopps Stain Kit, Sol"n E: Picric Acid-Acetone 0.05%

OSHA HCS Classification

Flammable liquid, Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye irritation, Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, Category 3

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapour ● Causes serious eye irritation ● May cause respiratory irritation ● May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking. ● Keep container tightly closed. ● Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. ● Use explosion-proof fume hood/electrical/ventilating/light equipment. ● Use only non-sparking tools. ● Take precautionary measures against static discharge. ● Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. ● Wash skin thoroughly after handling. ● Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. ● Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

In case of fire use carbon dioxide, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam. ● IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/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 eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention. www.newcomersupply.com 1 of 7 ● Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

Storage

Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. ● Keep container tightly closed. ● Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None 2.4 >1% of mixture with unknown acute toxicity None