BD BBL™/Difco™ TB Carbolfuchsin ZN

For staining mycobacteria by the Ziehl-Neelsen (hot) acid-fast procedure

Brand:  BD 212511

Product Code. 11718193

Description

Stains smears prepared from specimens and cultures suspected of containing mycobacteria for early presumptive diagnosis of mycobacterial infection and characterization of bacterial isolates.

Specifications

• Type: Carbol Fuchsin
• For Use With (Application): Used to stain smears prepared from specimens and cultures suspected of containing mycobacteria for early presumptive diagnosis of mycobacterial infection and characterization of bacterial isolates
• Packaging Type: Bottle

• Quantity: 4 x 250mL
• Storage Requirements: 15° to 30°C
• Stain Type: Carbolfuchsin ZN

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• TB Carbolfuchsin ZN

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.
• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P321-Specific treatment (see on this label).
• P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P405-Store locked up.
• P501b-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : propan-2-ol, phenol

For in vitro Diagnostic Use.