General Information
Revision date
2015-12-01
Product name
Carnoys Fixative w/ Ferric Chloride
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In Vitro Diagnostic use. Laboratory Use Only Bay Shore, NY 11706
Manufacturer Name
Poly Scientific R&D Corp
Emergency telephone
CONTACT CHEMTREC (24HR) 800‐424‐9300
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Company Information
company name
Poly Scientific R&D Corp
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
polyrnd@polyrnd.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
225 Flammable Liquids Cat 2 290 Corrosive to Metals Cat 1 302 Acute toxicity, oral Cat 4 314 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 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause cancer. Suspeceted 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. 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. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep container tightly closed, locked up in well ventilated‐area and cool. Keep in original container. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol‐ resistant foam to extinguish. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards not otherwise covered by GHS: None