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
General Information
Revision date
2021-09-12
Product name
DAVIDSON"S FIXATIVE, MODIFIED
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No further relevant information available
Emergency telephone
(07) 4773 9444 - 8 30am - 5 00pm, Monday to Friday (excluding Public Holidays
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)
H224, H302, H311, H314, H317, H318, H331, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 flame Flam. Liq. 1 H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. GHS06 skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS08 health hazard Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1A H350 May cause cancer. GHS05 corrosion Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS05 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
formaldehyde Ethyl alcohol Acetic Acid Glacial
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 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. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. 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/doctor. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray for extinction. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable