Epredia™ Buffered Zinc Formalin Histology Fixative

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 1A
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Skin sensitiser Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity after single exposure Category 1
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H370-Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P264-Wash face, hands, and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
• P272-Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
• P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : formaldehyde, methylalcohol, zinc sulphate, sodium acetate