Modified PVA / Formalin / Cary-Blair medium

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Liver, Blood.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction Toxic if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause cancer Causes damage to organs May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.