TB Auramine O Stain Kit

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS), Optic nerve. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Liver, Blood, Kidney.

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Keep cool Take precautionary measures against static discharge Use only non-sparking tools Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Keep container tightly closed Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

Response

IF exposed: 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 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Eyes 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 Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

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 cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.