BD BBL™/Difco™ TB Stain Kit ZN

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

Brand:  BD 212520

Product Code. 11738193

Includes: One 250mL bottle each: Carbolfuchsin ZN, Decolorizer, and Methylene Blue

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: TB Stain Kit ZN
• Includes: Carbol fuchsin ZN, decolorizer, and methylene blue
• For Use With (Application): For staining mycobacteria by the Ziehl-Neelsen (hot) acid-fast procedure
• Packaging Type: Bottle

• Quantity: Each
• Format: Liquid
• Storage Requirements: 15° to 30°C
• Stain Type: Stain Set ZN (Carbolfuchsin ZN, Decolorizer and Methylene Blue)

Safety and Handling

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Carcinogenicity Category 1B
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 B
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H350-May cause cancer.
• H371-May cause damage to organs.
• H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H318-Causes serious eye damage.

Precautionary Statement

• P201-Obtain special instructions before use.
• P202-Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P233-Keep container tightly closed.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment.
• P242-Use only non-sparking tools.
• P243-Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
• P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P264-Wash thoroughly after handling.
• P270-Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
• 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.
• P308+P311-IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P308+P313-IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P321-Specific treatment (see on this label).
• P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• P370+P378-In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or waterspray to extinguish.
• P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
• 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,basic fuchsin, ethanol, methanol, hydrochloric acid

For in vitro Diagnostic Use.