Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
25≤x<40 603-001- 0,5≤x<1
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
0,5 ≤ x < 1
General Information
Version
13
Revision date
2025-11-14
Product name
Concentrated formalin
Product name
Concentrated formalin
Identification on the label/Trade name
BIO-OPTICA MILANO SPA
Chemical name
Formaldehyde
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In vitro medical-diagnostic disposable. Fixative for histology
supplier name
Bio-Optica Milano S.p.a
Emergency telephone
0845 46 47
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
BIO-OPTICA MILANO SPA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@bio-optica.it
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H301+H311, H311, H314, H317, H318, H330, H335, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Hazard labelling pursuant to EC Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP) and subsequent amendments and supplements. Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H350 May cause cancer. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H301+H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Restricted to professional users.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust / fume / gas / mist / vapours / spray. P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower].
Contains
FORMALDEHYDE METHANOL
2.3 Other hazards
On the basis of available data, the product does not contain any PBT or vPvB in percentage ≥ than 0,1%. The product does not contain substances with endocrine disrupting properties in concentration ≥ 0.1%.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
The product is classified as hazardous pursuant to the provisions set forth in (EC) Regulation 1272/2008 (CLP) (and subsequent amendments and supplements). The product thus requires a safety datasheet that complies with the provisions of (EU) Regulation 2020/878. Any additional information concerning the risks for health and/or the environment are given in sections 11 and 12 of this sheet. Hazard classification and indication: Carcinogenicity, category 1B H350 May cause cancer. Germ cell mutagenicity, category 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Acute toxicity, category 2 H330 Fatal if inhaled. Acute toxicity, category 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute toxicity, category 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Skin corrosion, category 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious eye damage, category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, H335 May cause respiratory irritation. category 3 Skin sensitization, category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
