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
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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