SAFETY DATA SHEET

Issuing Date 18-Feb-2019

Revision Date 31-May-2023

Revision Number 2
NGHS / English

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1. IDENTIFICATION
Product identifier
Product Name

DNA and RNA FFPE Sections, IHC Slides/Blocks

Other means of identification
Product Code(s)GM24XXX, HDXX, HDXXX, HD-C1636, HDC1639, HDX-MTO-000X-0X

Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use
Recommended Use

Laboratory use

Restrictions on use

No information available

Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Supplier Identification

Horizon Discovery Ltd.
Revvity, Inc.

Address

Building 8100 Cambridge Research Park
Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire
CB25 9TL, United Kingdom

TelephoneTel: +44 (0) 1223 976 000 Fax: +44 (0) 1223 655 581

E-mailtechnical@horizondiscovery.com

Emergency telephone number
Company Emergency Phone
NumberChemtrec International: +44-870-820418

2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONClassification
The product contains no substances which at their given concentration, are considered to be hazardous to health_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Appearance No information available

Physical state Solid

Odor No information available

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

Hazard statements
Other information3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance

Chemical name

CAS-NoWeight-%Paraffin Wax
Cells

64742-4-34
N/A

85-95%
5-15%

Hazardous Material
Date HMIRA filed andInformation Review Act date exemption granted
registry number (HMIRA(if applicable)
registry #)-4. FIRST AID MEASURESFirst aid measures
Inhalation

Remove to fresh air.

Eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids.
Consult a physician.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Ingestion

DO NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms

No information available.

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
Note to physicians

Treat symptomatically.

5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable Extinguishing MediaUse extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and thesurrounding environment.

Large FireCAUTION: Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient.

Unsuitable extinguishing media

Do not scatter spilled material with high pressure water streams.

Specific hazards arising from theNo information available.

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chemicalExplosion Data
Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact None.
Sensitivity to Static Discharge None.
Special protective equipment for
fire-fighters

Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full firefighting turnout
gear. Use personal protection equipment.

6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Personal precautions

Ensure adequate ventilation. Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing.

Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for containment

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Methods for cleaning up

Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal.

7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Advice on safe handling

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Use personal
protection equipment.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage Conditions

Store at 4°C.

8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Control parameters
Exposure Limits

This product, as supplied, does not contain any hazardous materials with occupational
exposure limits established by the region specific regulatory bodies.

Appropriate engineering controlsEngineering controls

Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations
and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Minimize exposure by partial
enclosure of the operation or equipment and provide extract ventilation at openings.

Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection

Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles).

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Hand protection

Protective gloves.

Skin and body protection

No special protective equipment required.

Respiratory protection

No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. If exposure limits areexceeded or irritation is experienced, ventilation and evacuation may be required.

General hygiene considerations

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical stateAppearance
Odor
Color
Odor ThresholdSolid
No information available
No information available
No information available
No information available

PropertyValues
pH
No data available
Melting / freezing point
50 – 60 °C
Boiling point / boiling range
No data available
Flash Point
No data available
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Flammability (solid, gas)
No data available
Flammability Limit in Air
Upper flammability limit
No data available
Lower flammability limit
No data available
Vapor pressure
No data available
Vapor density
No data available
Relative density
No data available
Water Solubility
No data available
Solubility(ies)
No data available
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available
Autoignition temperature
No data available
Decomposition temperature
No data available
Kinematic viscosity
No data available
Dynamic viscosity
No data available
Other Information
Explosive properties
Oxidizing properties
Softening Point
Molecular Weight
VOC Content (%)
Liquid Density
Bulk Density
Particle Size
Particle Size Distribution

Remarks Method
None known
None known
None known
None known
None known
None known
None known

None known.? (Air = 1)
None known
None known
None known
None known
None known
None known
None known
None known

No information available
No information available
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10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity

No information available.

Chemical stability

Stable under normal conditions.

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Possibility of Hazardous Reactions None under normal processing.
Hazardous Polymerization

Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Conditions to avoid

None known based on information supplied.

Incompatible materials

None known based on information supplied.

Hazardous Decomposition Products None known based on information supplied.

11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Information on likely routes of exposure
Product Information
Inhalation

Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.

Eye contact

Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.

Skin contact

Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.

Ingestion

Specific test data for the substance or mixture is not available.

Information on toxicological effects
Symptoms

No information available.

Numerical measures of toxicity
Acute Toxicity

Unknown acute toxicity

No information available

Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure
Skin corrosion/irritation

No information available.

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

No information available.

Respiratory or skin sensitization

No information available.

Germ cell mutagenicity

No information available.

Carcinogenicity

No information available.

Reproductive toxicity

No information available.

STOT - single exposure

No information available.

STOT - repeated exposure

No information available.

Aspiration hazard

No information available.

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12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity

The environmental impact of this product has not been fully investigated.

Persistence and DegradabilityNo information available.

Bioaccumulation

There is no data for this product.

Mobility

No information available.

Other adverse effects

No information available.

13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste treatment methods
Waste from residues/unusedproducts

Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. Dispose of waste in accordance withenvironmental legislation.

Contaminated packaging

Do not reuse empty containers.

14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT

Not regulated

TDG

Not regulated

MEX

Not regulated

ICAO

Not regulated

IATA
UN Number

Not regulated
Not dangerous goods

IMDG
UN Number

Not regulated
Not dangerous goods

RID

Not regulated

ADR
UN-No.

Not regulated
Not dangerous goods

ADN

Not regulated

15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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International Regulations
Ozone-depleting substances (ODS) Not applicable
Persistent Organic Pollutants Not applicable
Export Notification requirements Not applicable
International Inventories
TSCA
DSL/NDSL
EINECS/ELINCS
ENCS
KECL
PICCS
AICS

Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.
Contact supplier for inventory compliance status.

LegendTSCA - United States Toxic Substances Control Act Section 8(b) Inventory
DSL/NDSL - Canadian Domestic Substances List/Non-Domestic Substances List
EINECS/ELINCS - European Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances/European List of Notified Chemical Substances
ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances
KECL - Korean Existing and Evaluated Chemical Substances
PICCS - Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances
AICS - Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances

US Federal Regulations
SARA 313
Section 313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA). This product does not contain any
chemicals which are subject to the reporting requirements of the Act and Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 372

SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories
Should this product meet EPCRA 311/312 Tier reporting criteria at 40 CFR 370, refer to Section 2 of this SDS for appropriateclassifications. Under the amended regulations at 40 CFR 370, EPCRA 311/312 Tier II reporting for the 2017 calendar year willneed to be consistent with updated hazard classifications.
CWA (Clean Water Act)This product does not contain any substances regulated as pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40
CFR 122.42)

CERCLAThis material, as supplied, does not contain any substances regulated as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive
Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) (40 CFR 302) or the Superfund Amendments andReauthorization Act (SARA) (40 CFR 355). There may be specific reporting requirements at the local, regional, or state level
pertaining to releases of this material

US State Regulations
California Proposition 65
This product does not contain any Proposition 65 chemicals.
U.S. State Right-to-Know Regulations_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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This product does not contain any substances above threshold limits that are regulated by state right-to-know.

16. OTHER INFORMATION
NFPA

Health hazards 0

Flammability 0

Instability 0HMIS

Health hazards 0

Flammability 0

Physical hazards 0

Prepared By

Physical and Chemical
Properties Personal Protection X

Horizon Discovery, Ltd.
Revvity, Inc.
Building 8100 Cambridge Research Park
Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire
CB25 9TL, United Kingdom

Issuing Date

18-Feb-2019

Revision Date

31-May-2023

Revision Note

No information available

Disclaimer
The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its
publication. The information given is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation,
disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The information relates only to the specificmaterial designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unlessspecified in the text

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