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3 Hazards (8.3)
a. Risk and Safety Phrases
Reagents SS-061A – Acid Fast Reagent A Carbol Fuchsin Decolorizer and SS-161A - Acid Fast Reagent A Carbol Fuchsin
Decolorizer concentrate when properly diluted are associated with the following Risk and Safety Phrases. The associated EU
Symbols of Danger are: F and T.
R 11: Highly flammable
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R 39/23/24/25:
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if
swallowed
S 7: Keep container tightly closed
S 16: Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking
S 36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
S 45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
Reagents SS-061AF – Acid Fast Reagent A Fluorescence Decolorizer and SS-161AF - Acid Fast Reagent A Fluorescence
Decolorizer concentrate when properly diluted are associated with the following Risk and Safety Phrases. The associated EU
Symbols of Danger are: F and Xi.
R 11: Highly Flammable
R 36: Irritating to eyes
R 67: Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness
S 7: Keep container tightly closed
S 16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
S 24/25: Avoid contact with skin and eyes
S 26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
Reagents SS-061BMB – Acid Fast Reagent B Methylene Blue and SS-161BMB – Acid Fast Reagent B Methylene Blue
Concentrate when properly diluted are associated with the following Rask and Safety Phrases. The associated EU Symbols of
Danger is: none.
R 10: Flammable
S Phrases: None
Reagents SS-061BBG – Acid Fast Reagent B Brilliant Green and SS-161BBG – Acid Fast Reagent B Brilliant Green
Concentrate when properly diluted are associated with the following Rask and Safety Phrases. The associated EU Symbols of
Danger is: none.
R 10: Flammable
S Phrases: None
Reagents SS-061BP – Acid Fast Reagent B Potassium Permanganate and SS-161BP Acid Fast Reagent B Potassium
Permanganate Concentrate when properly diluted are associated with the following Risk and Safety Phrases. The associated
EU Symbol of Danger is: none.
R 52/53: Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
S 61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet
Reagent SS-061CZN – Acid Fast Reagent C Carbol Fuchsin Ziehl-Neelsen is associated with the following Risk and Safety
Phrases. The associated EU Symbols of Danger are T and C.
R 10: Flammable
R 20/21/22: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
R 34: Causes burns
R 45: May cause cancer
R 68: Possible risk of irreversible effects