KARNOVSKY"S FIXATIVE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H334, H341, H350

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 Health hazard Respiratory Sensitizer - Category 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carcinogenicity - Category 1A H350 May cause cancer. GHS05 Corrosion Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Skin Sensitizer - Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Glutaraldehyde formaldehyde

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. · WHMIS-symbols: D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects E - Corrosive material

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *2 Health = *2 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0