Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
5-<10 605-001- <25% -5 >=25% <25% >=0.2% <25% >=25%
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
1-<3 603-001- >=10% <10%
General Information
Revision date
2026-03-09
Product name
Formalin Solution (20%) Mixture
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research use only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures
Manufacturer Name
Abcam Ltd
Emergency telephone
+44 1273 289451
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Abcam Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
technical@abcam.com, sds@abcam.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H319, H331, H335, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GB CLP (SI 2020/1567 as amended) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 - (H331) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 - (H315) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 - (H319) Skin sensitisation Category 1 - (H317) Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 - (H341) Carcinogenicity Category 1B - (H350) Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - (H335) Category 3 Respiratory irritation
Contains
Formaldehyde; Methanol
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H331 - Toxic if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing and eye/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
2.3 Other hazards
May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Combustible liquid.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GB CLP (SI 2020/1567 as amended) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 - (H331) Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 - (H315) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 - (H319) Skin sensitisation Category 1 - (H317) Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 - (H341) Carcinogenicity Category 1B - (H350) Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 - (H335) Category 3 Respiratory irritation
