Zenker Fixative, Modified, Zinc Chloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification, (in accordance with 29 CFR1910.1200) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 2 Acute toxicity (inhalation), Category 2 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 1 Skin corrosion, Category 1 Serious eye damage, Category 1 Respiratory sensitization, Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1B Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated exposure, Category 1

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

● Fatal if swallowed ● Fatal if inhaled ● Fatal in contact with skin ● Causes severe skin burns and eye damage ● May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled ● May cause genetic defects ● May cause cancer ● May damage fertility or the unborn child ● May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

● Obtain special instructions before use. ● Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. ● Wash skin thoroughly after handling. ● Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. ● Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. ● Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. ● Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. ● Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. ● In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Response

● 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 [or ● shower]. ● Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and ● easy to do. Continue rinsing. ● IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. ● IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. ● Specific treatment is urgent: see first aid measures in section 4. ● Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

● Store in a well ventilated place. 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

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS Classification, (in accordance with 29 CFR1910.1200) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 2 Acute toxicity (inhalation), Category 2 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 1 Skin corrosion, Category 1 Serious eye damage, Category 1 Respiratory sensitization, Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 1B Carcinogenicity, Category 1B Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated exposure, Category 1