Carnoy Fluid Fixative With Methyl Alcohol

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

225 Flammable Liquids Cat 2 301 Acute Toxicity, oral Cat 3 311 Acute toxicity,dermal Cat 3 314 Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 1A, B, C 331 Acute toxicity,inhalation Cat 3 336 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects Cat 3 350 Carcinogenicity Cat 1A, 1B 361 Reproductive toxicity Cat 2 370 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Cat 1 Danger Flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed, inhaled and in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns ans eye damage. May cuase drpwsiness or dizziness, cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to eyes, blood and CNS. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use only in a well­ventilated area. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.­No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash hands/skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep container tightly closed, locked up in well ventilated­area and cool. Use explosion­proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non­sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. In case of fire Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol­ resistant foam to extinguish. IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap/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 exposed Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards not otherwise covered by GHS: None