General Information
Revision date
2015-12-01
Product name
Paraformaldehyde Fixative For EM
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
Warning
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
302 Acute toxicity, oral Cat 4 315 Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 2 317 Sensitisian, Skin Cat 1 318 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Cat 1 332 Acute toxicity,inhalation Cat 4 335 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation Cat 3 Warning Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. 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. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only in well‐ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory ventilation. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off and wash contaminated clothes before reuse. IF skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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 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
