RISK ASSESSMENT – CHEMICAL HAZARD SHEET

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Safety
Substance Associated Risk Risk to User Action Following Incident
Precautions
Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water. If discomfort persists
Sodium chloride Not classified as Low risk Use of personal seek medical attention.
dangerous protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure.
MSDS Ref: according to EU equipment. Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water.
VWR International Directives Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water. In severe
ID – cases seek medical attention.
1024100 Spillage: Clean site of spillage with water and detergent.

Eye: Irrigate thoroughly with water for at least 10 minutes. If

Tris buffer. Irritating to eyes Irritation to Use of personal discomfort persists seek medical attention.
Tris(hydroxymethyl) and skin eyes/skin. protective Inhalation: Remove from exposure. In severe cases obtain
methylamine equipment. medical attention,
Skin: Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove and
MSDS Ref: wash contaminated clothing. In severe cases seek medical
VWR International attention.
ID – 1031500 Ingestion: Wash out mouth thoroughly with water and give
plenty of water to drink. Seek medical attention.
Spillage: Clean site of spillage with water and detergent. For
large spillages liquids should be contained with sand and
transferred to a container for disposal.