Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2013-01-17
Product name
None
Product Synonyms
Alcoholic Formalin 10%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Rapid Fixation Responsible Name: Skye Mitchell
supplier name
BBC Biochemical
Manufacturer Name
BBC Biochemical
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Company Information
company name
BBC Biochemical
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State and Clear Aqueous Solution, slight alcohol odor. Appearance Emergency Overview Not available.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eye Contact, inhalation, skin contact and ingestion
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Irritation, may cause permanent damage. Skin May cause mild irritation, redness, cracking and drying. Corrosive. Inhalation Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. High concentrations may cause central nervous system depression, with weakness, drowsiness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue and loss of consciousness. Ingestion Poisonous. Causes nausea, headache, and double vision. May cause unconsciousness or death.
Potential chronic health
Formaldehyde as the potential to cause cancer in humans. Repeated and prolonged exposure Effects increases the risk. In humans, formaldehyde exposure has been associated with cancers of the lungs, nasopharynx and oropharynx and nasal passages.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Respiratory conditions. Overexposure Overexposure/ n/a Signs/Symptoms
