Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2021-10-05
Product name
CARSON"S PHOSPHATE BUFFERED PARAFORMALDEHYDE
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H319, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carcinogenicity - Category 1B H350 May cause cancer. GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation - Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Skin Sensitizer - Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
formaldehyde
Hazard statements
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer.
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 0 Fire = 0 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *2 Health = *2 0 Fire = 0 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
