FAST BLUE B SALT: is a diazonium salt and a suspected carcinogen. It is an eye irritant. It is toxic when inhaled or ingested and in solution can be absorbed through the skin.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 21
FAST GREEN: is an aminotriarylmethane dye. It is a combustible powder and should never be handled close to heat or naked flame. It is a suspected carcinogen and should be handled with extreme care. Avoid skin contact and inhaling the powder. It is an eye and respiratory tract irritant.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 20
FAST PONCEAU: is a disazo dye which is a mutagen and a potential carcinogen. It is highly toxic and a skin and eye irritant. It must never be handled during pregnancy. Always use a fume hood when handling this dye.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 24
FAST RED: is a diazonium salt. It is a combustible powder and should never be handled close to heat or naked flame. It is a suspected carcinogen and should be handled with extreme care. Avoid skin contact and inhaling the powder. It is an eye and respiratory tract irritant.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 20
FAST RED SALT B: is a diazonium salt and a potential carcinogen and irritant to eyes and the respiratory tract. Handle with great care.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 21
FAST RED VIOLET: is a diazonium salt. It is a combustible powder and should never be handled close to heat or naked flame. It is a suspected carcinogen and should be handled with extreme care. Avoid skin contact and inhaling the powder. It is an eye and respiratory tract irritant.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 20
FERRIC CHLORIDE: is moderately toxic and a strong skin, eye and respiratory tract irritant. It is moderately corrosive and skin contact should be avoided.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 9; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 27
FERRIC SULPHATE: is an eye and skin irritant and is mildly toxic. Ingestion will cause severe abdominal pain.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 20
FERROUS SULPHATE: is an eye and skin irritant and is mildly toxic. Ingestion will cause severe abdominal pain.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 20
FICOLL: is regarded by the manufacturer as non toxic although the substance does contain iodine and will release iodine vapour when heated. Iodine is toxic and corrosive and therefore this substance should be handled with care.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 31
FLUORESCEIN (FITC): Xanthene group of dyes. There is little data available on the toxic effects of this substance but other dyes in this group are known to be very toxic. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 12: INHALED - Code 16: INGESTED - Code 17
FORMALDEHYDE: is a moderately flammable liquid when exposed to heat or a naked flame. It is an animal carcinogen, a strong eye, skin and mucous membrane irritant and skin sensitiser. Death has been reported in workers exposed to high levels of formalin vapour.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 24
FORMAMIDE: is an eye, skin and mucous membrane irritant. There are insufficient data available on its toxic effects.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 12: INHALED - Code 15: INGESTED - Code 17
FORMIC ACID: is a strong corrosive and an irritant to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. The vapour is also an irritant and corrosive. Severe burns can result from exposure. Chronic bronchitis, painful breathing, nausea, vomiting, dental erosion and sensitisation can also occur.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 21
FORMVAR® (polyvinyl formal) is a commercial product for EM manufactured by Monsanto Ltd.
FRESH TISSUE: may contain infectious material. Use a pathogen handling cabinet.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19