Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
30525-89-4
Name of the chemical
Paraformaldehyde
Concentration
20.0%
EC/CAS
111-30-8
Name of the chemical
Glutaral
Concentration
2.0%
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
78.0%
General Information
Revision date
2025-04-15
Product name
Fixative Solution (10X)
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
This product is for research use - Not for human or veterinary diagnostic or therapeutic use
Emergency telephone
+1 (734) 971-3335, 800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Co
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H317, H318, H331, H334, H335, H351, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Sensitization - respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Carcinogenicity 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer d ~ GHS05 Corrosion Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage d ~ GHS07 Contd. from page 1) Acute toxicity - oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Sensitization - skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
Hazard pictograms
d ~ d ~ d ~ d ~ GHS05 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
paraformaldehyde glutaral
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Precautionary statements
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 thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection. P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P301+P312 If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. P302+P352 If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. 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. P310 Immediately call a poison center/doctor. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P321 Specific treatment (see on this label). P330 Rinse mouth. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. (Contd. from page 2) P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. · Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 0 Fire = 0 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *3 Health = *3 FIRE 0 Fire = 0 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.3 Other hazards
There are no adverse physical or health effects known that are not covered by the hazard classes of the Hazard Communications Standard. *
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
d ~ GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute toxicity - inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. d ~ GHS08 Health hazard Sensitization - respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Carcinogenicity 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. d ~ GHS05 Corrosion Eye damage 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. d ~ GHS07 (Contd. from page 1) Acute toxicity - oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Sensitization - skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life.