Histoprep Reagent Alcohol
thermo fisher scientific
Revision date : 2014-07-28
Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-07-28
Product name
Histoprep Reagent Alcohol
Product Synonyms
Denatured Alcohol; Ethanol; Dehydrated Alcohol; Ethyl Hydride; Specialty Denatured
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
Company name
thermo fisher scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS), Optic nerve. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver, spleen, Blood.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause cancer Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray 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/lighting/equipment Use only non-sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool
Response
IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards
Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. Cannot be made non-poisonous. WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
