Formaldehyde solution non-acidic ≥37 %, for histology

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H314, H317, H318, H331, H335, H341, H350, H370

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Section

Hazard categories

Cat- Hazard class and egory Cat- Hazard class and egory

Hazard statements

3.1O Acute toxicity (oral) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H301 3.1D Acute toxicity (dermal) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H311 3.1I Acute toxicity (inhal.) 3 Acute Tox. 3 H331 3.2 Skin corrosion/irritation 1B Skin Corr. 1B H314 3.3 Serious eye damage/eye irritation 1 Eye Dam. 1 H318 3.4S Skin sensitisation 1 Skin Sens. 1 H317 Section 3.5 Germ cell mutagenicity 2 Muta. 2 H341 3.6 Carcinogenicity 1B Carc. 1B H350 3.8 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure 1 STOT SE 1 H370 3.8R Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (respirat- 3 STOT SE 3 H335 ory tract irritation) For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16 H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H335 May cause respiratory irritation H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H370 Causes damage to organs (eye)

Most important adverse effects

Skin corrosion produces an irreversible damage to the skin; namely, visible necrosis through the epi- dermis and into the dermis. Immediate effects can be expected after short-term exposure.

2.2 Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Signal word

Danger Danger

Hazard pictograms

GHS05, GHS06, GHS08 H301+H311+H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs (eye). P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

Prevention

P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower] P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308+P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor For professional users only

Hazardous Ingredients

Formaldehyde ... %, Methanol Labelling of packages where the contents do not exceed 125 ml

Contains

Formaldehyde ... %, Methanol

2.3 Other hazards

This material is combustible, but will not ignite readily.

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This mixture does not contain any substances that are assessed to be a PBT or a vPvB.