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Product Name, Quality, Concentration, etc.
Full chemical name is shown and sometimes a common alternative
name. The chemical formula and formula weight is immediately
below the name. The quality of the substance (e.g., reagent,
laboratory grade) is clearly indicated.
See page 30 of this catalog for
quality or grade explanations.
Hazard Alert
Hazard and safety precaution information is provided to alert the
science teacher to the hazardous character of each chemical. This
information
is helpful when storing, dispensing or using the product.
Large Hazard Warning
A large, brief and specific hazard warning is shown. Many substances
have multiple hazard characteristics (e.g., corrosive
and inhalation
irritant). This single line and dominant warning restates the most
hazardous nature of the substance.
Hazard Pictograms
Graphical pictures with characteristic symbols to convey specific
hazard information. There are eight pictograms. See page 706 for
more information about pictograms.
Signal Word
Indicates the relative severity of a hazard and alerts the reader to
potential hazards. The GHS signal words are “Danger” or “Warning,” with
“Danger” being the more severe.
Warning Information
This section contains Hazard and Precautionary Statements. Hazard
Statements are assigned based on a hazard class and category
to describe the hazards of a product. Precautionary statements
describe recommended measures that should be taken to minimize
or prevent adverse effects from exposure to a hazardous product.
First Aid
We have provided basic first aid recommendations, but always seek
professional medical assistance
whenever injury takes place in the
laboratory.
Lot Number
The fingerprint of the chemical you have purchased. A series of
numbers that identifies for Flinn Scientific what the chemical is,
how it was packaged, when it was packaged,
who the chemical
manufacturer is, etc. Lot numbers are a very important part of any
chemical label!
Flinn Storage Method/Number
Number refers to the compatible chemical family in which this item
should be stored. For example: Inorganic #9 refers to the family that
includes all inorganic acids except for nitric acid. A detailed table of
these families and even their most compatible shelf order are found
on pages 730–732 of this Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual.
THE FLINN
CHEMICAL
SAFETY LABEL
SOLVES
CHEMICAL
PROBLEMS
The Flinn chemical safety label has been specifically
designed to fit the needs of the middle and high
school science teacher. How should I properly store
my chemicals? What safety aids should be available
to me when using the chemical? How toxic
is toxic?
What is the shelf life of the chemical? How do I safely
dispose of the chemical? Is the chemical
hazardous?
These questions plus many more are answered by
the Flinn chemical safety label.
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DANGER! Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Ground or bond
container and receiving equipment. May be fatal if swallowed
and enters airways. Causes skin and serious eye irritation. May
cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of damaging fertility
or the unborn child. May cause damage to organs through
prolonged or repeated exposure.
FIRST AID: IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth.Contact POISON CENTER
or physician if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Flush affected area
with water. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at
rest in a position comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse
cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact
lenses, if present, and continue rinsing.
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