Weigerts Hematoxylin Solution A

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

225 Flammable Liquids Cat 2 302 Acute toxicity, oral Cat 4 315 Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 2 319 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Cat 2A 335 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation Cat 3 370 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Cat 1 Danger Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes damage to eyes, blood and CNS. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces.­No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Use only in well­ventilated 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, locked up in well ventilated­area and cool. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion­proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non­sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol­ resistant foam to extinguish. If skin irritation occurs Get medical adivice/attention. If eye irritation persists get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse Mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash skin with soap/water/shower. 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. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. If exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards not otherwise covered by GHS: None