Hazard Information

All materials listed in this catalogue, whatever the quantity supplied, are sold for research or development purposes. We make no warranty that the materials are fit for a particular purpose. In purchasing materials from this catalogue, customers should be aware that there may be hazards associated with their use and in the handling of them. Complete toxicological or hazard investigations are the responsibility of the customer. Ingestion or contact with the human body may be harmful. The responsibility for the safe use of our products rests with the customer. All materials should be handled by qualified personnel familiar with laboratory procedures and who are familiar with the nature of the material and any necessary precautions which should be taken in the handling, use and storage of the products. The customer shall be responsible for the control and use of the products offered in this catalogue whether alone or in combination with other articles or substances or in any other manner whatsoever.

Corrosive

Chemicals which may destroy living tissue when in contact with them.

Environmental

Chemicals which, were they to enter into the environment, may present immediate or delayed danger for one or more components of the environment.

Explosive

Chemicals which may react exothermically without atmospheric oxygen, quickly evolving gases, and which under defined test conditions detonate, quickly deflagrate or upon heating explode when partially confined.

Flammable

Chemicals which will ignite after contact with flame, or which will evolve highly flammable gases in contact with water.

Human health

Chemicals which may cause death or acute or chronic damage to health when inhaled, ingested or absorbed via the skin.

Irritant

Non-corrosive chemicals which, through immediate, prolonged or repeated contact with the skin or mucous membrane may cause inflammation.

Toxic

Chemicals which may cause death or acute or chronic damage to health when inhaled, ingested or absorbed via the skin.