AO Staining Solution

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating a. Emergency Overview i. OSHA Hazards ii. Irritant, Mutagen

HMIS® ratings

i. Health hazard: 2 ii. Chronic Health Hazard: * iii. Flammability: 0 iv. Physical hazards: 1

NFPA Ratings

i. Health hazard: 2 ii. Fire: 0 iii. Reactivity Hazard: 1

Potential health effects

i. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation. ii. Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. May cause skin irritation. iii. Eyes May cause eye irritation. iv. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.

Precautionary statements

i. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. ii. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. iii. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. iv. Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection. v. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. vi. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. vii. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. viii. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. ix. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). x. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. xi. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. xii. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. xiii. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. xiv. Store locked up. xv. Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. If you have any further questions about this Material Safety Data Sheet, please contact us. Nexcelom Bioscience | 360 Merrimack Street, Bldg 9 | Lawrence, MA 01843 T 978.327.5340 | F 978.327.5341 | E info@nexcelom.com | www.nexcelom.com 8001298 Rev. C