Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2020-12-23
Product name
Image Development Reagent
CAS No.
50-00-0
Emergency telephone
CHEMTREC Canada 1 (800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Life Science Group Bio-Rad Laboratories (Canada) Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
support@bio-rad.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A
2.2 Label elements
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer
Prevention
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
May be harmful if swallowed Unknown acute toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (gas)