Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
3 - <5%
General Information
Version
2.5
Revision date
2023-08-05
Product name
BD Cytofix Fixation Buffer
Product Synonyms
554655
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Scientific and industrial laboratory use. For research use only
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for use in diagnostic or therapeutic procedures
Manufacturer Name
Becton Dickinson France S.A.S Belgian Branch
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Company Information
company name
BD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
help.biosciences@europe.bd.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H318, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
The product has been classified according to the legislation in force. Classification
Health hazards
Skin irritation Category 2 H315: Causes skin irritation. Serious eye damage Category 1 H318: Causes serious eye damage. Skin sensitizer Category 1 H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carcinogenicity Category 1B H350: May cause cancer.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315: Causes skin irritation. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer.
Prevention
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. P362: Take off contaminated clothing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P405: Store locked up.
Disposal
P501: Dispose of contents/ container to an approved facility in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Hazardous ingredients which must be listed on the label: Formaldehyde
2.3 Other hazards
No data available.
