GTF Formalin Substitute

StatLab Medical Products

Revision date : 2015-04-01

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GHS02 GHS08 GHS07
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 2
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

107-22-2

Name of the chemical

Glyoxal

Concentration

*

EC/CAS

64-17-5

Name of the chemical

Ethanol

Concentration

* *

General Information

Version

1.0

Revision date

2015-04-01

Product name

GTF Formalin Substitute

Product Synonyms

Glyoxal fixative; tissue fixative

Emergency telephone

800-424-9300, 703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M011 M013 M017

Company Information

company name

StatLab Medical Products

GHS Information

Signal word

Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H315, H317, H320, H335

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

None as defined under 29 CFR 1910.1200 Classification of substance Flammable liquid (Category 3) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Eye damage/irritation (Category 2B) Sensitization-skin (Category 1B) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2) See Section 11 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure (STOT-SE) (Category 3) (Respiratory irritant). See Section 11

Signal word

Warning Hazard statement Flammable liquid and vapor Causes skin irritation Causes eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing genetic defects (micro-organisms, cell cultures) May cause respiratory irritation Pictogram

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing mist/vapors/spray. Use in a well-ventilated area. 04/01/2015 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Response If exposed/concern/do not feel well: Call poison center or get medical advice/attention. If on skin/hair: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. In case of fire: Use water fog, foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide to extinguish. Specific treatment: See Section 4 of this SDS. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reusing.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/containers in accordance with governmental regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

None as defined under 29 CFR 1900.1200

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid (Category 3) Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2) Eye damage/irritation (Category 2B) Sensitization-skin (Category 1B) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2) See Section 11. Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure (STOT-SE) (Category 3) (Respiratory irritant). See Section 11. Signal word Warning Hazard statement Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects (micro-organisms, cell cultures). May cause respiratory irritation. Pictogram

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