General Information
Revision date
2015-12-01
Product name
Paraformaldehyde Glutaraldehyde Fixative
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
301 Acute toxicity, oral Cat 3 314 Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 1A, B, C 331 Acute toxicity,inhalation Cat 3 335 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation Cat 3 Danger Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. May cause respirsatory irritation. Use only in a well‐ventilated area. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only in well‐ventilated area. In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory ventilation. 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, in a well ventilated‐area and cool. In case of fire Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol‐resistant foam to extinguish. IF SWALLOWED Immediately 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. 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 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
