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WARNING
Risk of serious injury!
Dyes are harmful by inhalation,
harmful in contact with skin, harmful if swallowed.
Methylene Blue Dye:
Avoid eye and skin contact. Causes serious eye
irritation. Do not swallow. Do not inhale.
First aid in case of eye contact:
Immediately flush eyes with
excess water for 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids
occasionally. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
First aid in case of skin contact:
Immediately flush skin with
excess water for 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing. Get medical attention if irritation develops.
First aid in case of ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting
without medical advice. Consult a physician if necessary.
NOTICE
Methylene Blue dye has been classified by the International
Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as Group 3: Not classifiable as
carcinogenic to humans.
NOTICE
Use the product within the correct ambient conditions to
avoid mildewing and damage.
• Supervising adults should discuss the warnings and safety
information with the child before the preparation of slides. Pay
particular attention to the safe handling of dyes (if used).
• Because children’s abilities vary, even within specific age groups,
supervising adults should exercise discretion regarding which slide
preparations are suitable and safe for children. The instructions
should aid adults in assessing slide preparations to discern its
suitability for each child.
• Keep the work area clean, clear and away from any food storage.
Prepare the slides in a well-lit area and close to a water supply. Use a
solid table with a heat-resistant top.
• Do not allow dyes to come into contact with any part of the body
particularly mouth and eyes.
Keep children younger than 8 years old and animals away
from experiments.
