Research H2O

Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200 / GHS): Not classified as hazardous as supplied. The product is water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol as a preservative, a concentration below the thresholds at which the mixture would be classified; see Section 3.

Label elements: No GHS pictogram, signal word or hazard statement is assigned. The container is labeled “For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.”

Hazards not otherwise classified: Aqueous solution; no dust hazard. The biological activity of this material in living systems has not been characterized for the purpose of this sheet and must be assumed unknown. Treat as a substance of unknown toxicity and handle with the precautions in Sections 7 and 8.

Inhalation: Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult or symptoms persist, seek medical attention.

Skin contact: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation develops or persists.

Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, removing contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention.

Most important symptoms and effects: None known; no data available. Note to physician: Treat symptomatically. The material is sterile-filtered water containing 0.9% benzyl alcohol.

Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam. Unsuitable: None known.

Specific hazards: Aqueous solution; not flammable. Combustion of organic material may produce carbon oxides and nitrogen oxides.

Advice for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing as for any laboratory chemical fire.

Personal precautions: Wear the protective equipment in Section 8. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental precautions: Do not let the product enter drains.

Containment and clean-up: Absorb with inert material, place in a closed container for disposal, and wash the area with water. Dispose according to Section 13.

Handling: Handle in a laboratory by trained personnel only. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not eat, drink or smoke where the material is handled. Wash hands after handling.

Storage: Store at ambient temperature, protected from light. Do not freeze.

Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Occupational exposure limits: None established for this material.

Engineering controls: Handle in a well-ventilated laboratory; use a fume hood or ventilated enclosure when aerosols may be generated.

Personal protective equipment: Safety glasses with side shields (EN 166 / ANSI Z87.1); nitrile gloves inspected before use; laboratory coat. Respiratory protection is not normally required with adequate ventilation.

Reactivity: No hazardous reactions known under normal laboratory conditions. Chemical stability: Stable under the storage conditions in Section 7. Storage conditions for this material are those in Section 7; no stability study specific to it is held on file.

Conditions to avoid: Heat, moisture, light, repeated freezing and thawing. Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and bases. Hazardous decomposition products: Carbon oxides and nitrogen oxides on combustion.

No toxicological data are available for this material as supplied. Acute toxicity, skin corrosion/irritation, serious eye damage/irritation, respiratory or skin sensitization, germ cell mutagenicity, carcinogenicity, reproductive toxicity, specific target organ toxicity (single and repeated exposure) and aspiration hazard: no data available. The material must be handled as a substance of unknown toxicity.

No ecotoxicological data are available. Biodegradability and bioaccumulation have not been determined for this material. Do not release to the environment.

Dispose of unused material and contaminated packaging through a licensed chemical-waste contractor in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. Do not discharge to drains. Empty vials may be disposed of after rinsing, through the laboratory waste stream for the container material.

United States: Not listed on the TSCA inventory as a commercial chemical substance to our knowledge; supplied solely for research and development in small quantities. Not an OSHA-regulated carcinogen. Not listed under SARA 302/313 or California Proposition 65 to our knowledge. Not evaluated by the FDA; not a drug, food, cosmetic or dietary supplement, and not for human or veterinary use.

The purchaser is responsible for compliance with all federal, state and local regulations applicable to the possession, handling and disposal of research chemicals at their location.

Revision: Version 1.3, 16 October 2026. Generated from the AFA Biosciences catalog record for this product; identification, composition and storage sections follow the product page and lot certificate.

Prepared by: AFA Biosciences, from the catalog record for this product and supplier information.

Reviewed by: Pending review by a qualified chemist. Until signed, this sheet is supplier information, not a certified classification.

Disclaimer: The information above is believed to be accurate as of the revision date and is provided in good faith as a guide to safe handling in a laboratory. It is not a specification and no warranty is made as to its completeness. The purchaser must make their own determination of suitability and safety for their use. AFA TRADERS LLC, trading as AFA Biosciences, accepts no liability for use outside in-vitro laboratory research.