Carnoy's Fluid, no Chloroform

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Carnoy's Fluid, no Chloroform

Other Names

Not available

Product Number(s)

64130-50, EMS64130-50

CAS Number

Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• 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.
• Do not breathe dusts or mists.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Skin

(or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.

Inhalation

In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.

Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Other Information

Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product. Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accidnt.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water sprat or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental precautions

Dilute with plenty of water. Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust). Use neutralising agent. Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13. Ensure adequate ventilation.

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace. Prevent formation of aerosols. Keep ignition sources away - Do not smoke. Protect from heat. Protect against electrostatic charges.

Conditions for safe storage

Store in a cool location. Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles. Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
• Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
• Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles.

Skin protection

Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/the preparation/the chemical mixture.

Body protection

Not available

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless fluid

Odour

Alcohol-like

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

59 hPa at 20 °C

Density

0.8634 g/cm³ at 20 °C

Boiling Point

78 °C

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

Flash Point

13 °C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 3.5 Vol %
• Upper: 19 Vol %

Ignition Temperature

425 °C

Formula

Not available

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

No further relevant information available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No further relevant information known.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Eye contact

Strong caustic effect. Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.

Skin contact

Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of oesophagus and stomach.

Inhalation

No sensitising effects known.

Toxicity and irritation

Harmful, Corrosive, Irritant, Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of oesophagus and stomach.

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

No further relevant information available

Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

Other adverse effects

Water hazard class 1: slightly hazardous for water. Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system. Must not reach sewage or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

UN1170

Proper shipping name

1170 Ethanol solution (Ethyl Alcohol solution)

Transport hazard class

3±8

Packing group

II

Environmental hazard

Not applicable

Special precautions for users

Warning: flammable liquids.

Additional information

• Transport information:
• Limited quantities (LQ): 1L
• Excepted quantities (EQ): Code: E2
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 500ml

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

64-19-7 Acetic Acid Glacial S2, S5, S6

Other Information

No further information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

18 February 2026

Comments

This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.

References

Not available.