GALLOCYANIN: is a quinone-imine dye. Toxicity data is not available but other dyes of this classification are potential carcinogens. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 24
GELATIN: is considered to be safe. It will cause eye irritation.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 11; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 18
GIEMSA: is composed of a mixture of dyes which normally includes azure A, azure B and methylene blue. All are quinone-imine dyes in the thiazin sub group and all are very toxic and irritate eyes and skin. The powder is flammable and should never be handled close to heat or naked flame.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 28
GLUCOSE: is hygroscopic and prolonged skin contact may cause dermatitis and cracked skin. It is an eye irritant.
EYES - Code 1; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 18
b-D-GLUCOSE: there are no specific hazards known from handling this compound.
EYES - Code 1: SKIN - Code 11: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTED - Code 18
GLUCOSE-1-PHOSPHATE: Toxicity data for this compound are not yet available. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 17
GLUCOSE-6-PHOSPHATE: Toxicity data for this compound are not yet available. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 17
GLUTARALDEHYDE: is a toxic substance. It is a skin and mucous membrane irritant and can enter the body by inhalation of the vapour, ingestion of the liquid or absorption through the skin, where it may cause allergic reactions. It affects the central nervous system and significant exposure has resulted in unconsciousness.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 5; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 21
GLYCERIN: is an eye irritant, otherwise it is regarded as being safe. It is hygroscopic and prolonged skin contact can cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 11; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19
GLYCERIN JELLY: is a mounting medium that contains gelatin, glycerin and phenol. The amount of phenol should not be sufficient to cause a health hazard. Glycerin jelly will irritate eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19
GLYCEROL: is an eye irritant, otherwise it is regarded as being safe. It is hygroscopic and prolonged skin contact can cause dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 11; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19
GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE: is an eye irritant. Data are not available on the effects of skin contact, inhalation or ingestion of this substance. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 13: INHALED - Code 15: INGESTED - Code 17
GLYCINE: is a combustible solid and should never be handled close to heat or naked flame. There is very little known about the effects of this chemical on human health but it can be absorbed into the body by inhalation or ingestion. Eye contact causes redness and pain. Inhalation causes coughing and ingestion causes nausea. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 21
GLYCOGEN: Is an eye irritant. There are no data on the toxic effects although ingestion of large quantities may be harmful.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 12: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTED - Code 19
GLYCOL METHACRYLATE: is a toxic substance and is an irritant to eyes, skin and mucous membranes.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 21
GLYCYL-PROLINE-4-METHOXY-2-NAPHTHYLAMINE: Toxicity data for this compound is unavailable. It must be assumed that the naphthylamine component will be toxic and possibly carcinogenic. Take care when handling the solid amine or the liquid solution.
EYES - Code 3; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 16; INGESTED - Code 21
GOLD CHLORIDE: is an eye irritant and may irritate the skin of sensitive individuals. It is regarded as being of low toxicity.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 4; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19
GUANIDINIUM CHLORIDE: Toxicity data for this compound are not yet available. Handle with care.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 12; INHALED - Code 15; INGESTED - Code 17
GUM ACACIA: is an eye and skin irritant. Inhalation may cause asthma-like symptoms. There are no data available on toxicity.
EYES - Code 2: SKIN - Code 5: INHALED - Code 14: INGESTED - Code 20
GUM MASTIC: is an irritant to eyes and respiratory tract.
EYES - Code 2; SKIN - Code 4; INHALED - Code 14; INGESTED - Code 19