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1 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, etc.) is clearly indicated. See page 4 of this catalog for quality or grade explanations.
2 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 you are storing, dispensing, or using the product.
3 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.
4 Hazard Pictograms
Graphical pictures with characteristic symbols to convey specific hazard information. There are eight pictograms. See page 206 for more information about pictograms.
5 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.
6 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.
7 First Aid
We have provided basic first aid recommendations, but
always suggest you seek professional medical assistance whenever injury takes place in the laboratory.
8 Lot Number
The fingerprint of the chemical you have purchased. This is series of numbers that identifies for Flinn Scientific what the chemical is, how it was packaged, when it was pack- aged, who the chemical manufacturer is, etc. Lot numbers are a very important part of any chemical label!
9 Flinn Storage Method/Number
Numbers refer 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 will be found on pages 227–231. Please refer to those reference pages.
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CHEMICAL SAFETY LABEL SOLVES CHEMICAL PROBLEMS
The FLINN chemical safety label has been specifically designed to fit the needs of the instructor and lab manager. 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
6 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
7 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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