10% Formalin Fixative, Neutral, Phosphate Buffered

E K Industries, Inc

Revision date : 2025-02-03

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GHS07 GHS08 GHS05
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

7732-18-5

Name of the chemical

Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O

Concentration

>90

EC/CAS

50-00-0

Name of the chemical

Formaldehyde

Concentration

3.5-4.0

EC/CAS

67-56-1

Name of the chemical

Methanol

Concentration

1.0-1.5

General Information

Version

9

Revision date

2025-02-03

Product name

10% Formalin Fixative, Neutral, Phosphate Buffered

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Routine histology fixative. For laboratory and in-vitro diagnostic use only

Emergency telephone

1-800-424-9300

Icons in SDS

GHS05 GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

E K Industries, Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H317, H318, H341, H350

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

DANGER Hazard statements Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs Combustible liquid Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. 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. Wear protective gloves. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status 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 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Flammable liquids

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