EUKITT, microscopy fixator liquid, 100 ml, bot.
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EUKITT, microscopy fixator liquid
Definition
Synthetic resin used to fix preparations for microscopy (covering agent for long term preservation of stained smears).
Synonym
Fixative liquid, synthetic resin
Specifications
Technical specifications
- Xylene: CAS n°: 1330-20-7
- Ethylbenzene: CAS n° 100-41-4
- Non coloured liquid
- Viscous liquid reagent
- Quality: for microscopy
Packaging & Labelling
100 ml aluminium bottle
Transport Dangerous Goods
- UN1307
- Class: 3
- Packing group: III
- Proper shipping name: Xylenes solution
Instructions for use
Close the bottle tightly because this product dries up very fast. In case the product dries out, add several drops of solvent (xylene) and shake the bottle.
Please consult the “Updated laboratory procedures, 2022” available online via the Laboratory working Group sharepoint page: Laboratory Procedures and Resources.
https://msfintl.sharepoint.com/sites/msfintlcommunities/LabWG/SitePages/Laboratory-Manual-page.aspx
For offline access, contact your laboratory advisor.
Storage
- At room temperature
- Close the bottle tightly
- No expiry date
Waste management
Substance with hazardous characteristics. Please contact your watsan referent for advice on proper disposal.
Detailed hazard and precautionary information can be found in the safety data sheet (SDS).
Classification EC Regulation N° 1272/2008
- Flammable liquids: Category 3, H226
- Acute toxicity, Dermal: Category 4, H312
- Skin irritation: Category 2, H315
- Eye irritation: Category 2, H319
- Acute toxicity, Inhalation: Category 4, H335
- Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure, Oral: Category 2, Liver, Heart, H373
Signal Word
Warning
H226 | Flammable liquid and vapour. |
H312 | Harmful in contact with skin. |
H315 | Causes skin irritation |
H319 | Causes serious eye irritation |
H335 | May cause respiratory irritation |
H373 | May cause damage to organs (or state all organs affected, if known) through prolonged or repeated exposure (state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard). |
P405 | Store locked up. |
P210 | Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. |
P241 | Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../ equipment. |
P260 | Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. |
P280 | Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection |
P303 + P361 + P353 | IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. |
P305 + P351 + P338 | IF IN EYES: rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If the victim wears contact lenses, remove them if possible. Keep rinsing |
P501 | Dispose of contents/container to location in accordance with local and regional/ national/ international regulations |
MSF requirements
Numerous advantages compared to other similar products: colourless, very short time needed for the product to harden (20 minutes), neutral, soluble in several substances (acetone, chloroform, xylene, benzene).