Periodic Acid Schiff (PAS) Stain Kit, Sol"n B: Schiff Reagent, McManus

OSHA HCS Classification

Corrosive to metals, Category 1 Skin corrosion, Category 1B Serious eye damage, Category 1 Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Respiratory System - Single exposure, Category 3 Carcinogenicity, Category 1B

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

May be corrosive to metals ● Causes severe skin burns and eye damage ● May cause respiratory irritation ● May cause drowsiness or dizziness ● May cause cancer

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. ● Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. ● Keep only in original container. ● Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. ● Wash skin thoroughly after handling. ● Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. ● Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. ● 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. ● Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy ● to do – continue rinsing. ● IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. www.newcomersupply.com 1 of 7 ● Specific treatment: see first aid measures in section 4. ● Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Store in a corrosive resistant container/container with a resistant inner liner. ● Store locked up. ● Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

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