General Information
Revision date
2026-07-22
Product name
Octofluoronaphthalene (100 pg/μL)
Substance name
Mixture
CAS No.
540-84-1
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures
supplier name
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Bremen) GmbH
Manufacturer Name
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Bremen) GmbH
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific (Bremen) GmbH
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
cmd.sds@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H304, H315, H336, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Causes skin irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Very toxic to aquatic life Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Highly flammable liquid and vapour Appearance No information available Physical state Liquid Odour No data available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic Category 1
Aspiration hazard
Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute Category 1 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic Category 1 Label elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard statements Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes skin irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors and spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. Keep cool.
Response
Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions on this label). IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. 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. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. Collect spillage.
Storage
Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapours can travel considerable distances to a source of ignition where they can ignite, flash back, or explode. Runoff to sewer may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode when heated.
Health hazards
Immediate Health Effects: Causes skin irritation (pain, redness and swelling). Inhalation of high vapour concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Aspiration risk: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
Potential chronic health
Not applicable
Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment. This material is a water pollutant. Keep out of drains, sewers, ditches and waterways. Minimise use of water to prevent environmental contamination.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
No information available.