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 USA: 1 (800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Life Science Group Bio-Rad Laboratories
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
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) 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 1B
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
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 Appearance aqueous solution Physical state Liquid Odor Odorless
Prevention
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. 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 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. 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 Unknown acute toxicity 0 % of the mixture consists of ingredient(s) of unknown acute inhalation toxicity (gas)
Further information
May be harmful if swallowed. Harmful to aquatic life.