Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7487-94-7
Name of the chemical
Mercuric chloride
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7778-50-9
Name of the chemical
Potassium dichromate
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
231-299-8
Name of the chemical
Quecksilberdichlorid (790/2009)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
231-906-6
Name of the chemical
Kaliumdichromat
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-12-02
Product name
Zenker’s Fixative
Product Synonyms
Zenkers solution, Zenker’s fixative solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fixative for animal and vegetable tissues
Manufacturer Name
Volu-Sol
Emergency telephone
(800) 535-5053
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Volu-Sol
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H300+H310, H314, H361, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H300+H310
Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:
2.3 Other hazards
Target Organ Effect, Highly toxic by ingestion, Highly toxic by skin absorption, Irritant, Corrosive, Teratogen, Mutagen TARGET ORGANS: Kidney, Nerves, Gastrointestinal tract Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness, cracking, severe irritation or dermatitis. Use of alcoholic beverages enhances toxic effects.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity, Dermal (Category 1) Acute Toxicity, Oral (Category 2) Skin Corrosion (Category 1B) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Reproductive toxicity (Category 2) Aquatic Toxicity, Acute (Category 1) Aquatic Toxicity, Chronic (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity (Category 1) Repeated Exposure
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H300+H310 Fatal if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P273 Avoid release to the environment P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302+P350 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Health hazards
4 - Flammability: 0
Physical hazards
0
NFPA Ratings
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Potential health effects
INHALATION: May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. Causes respiratory tract irritation INGESTION: May be fatal if swallowed SKIN: May be fatal if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. Causes skin irritation EYE: Splashes may cause severe irritation; with stinging, tearing, redness, and pain
