FIXATIVE/DECALCIFIER

Electron Microscopy Sciences

Revision date : 2020-08-11

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

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

64-18-6

Name of the chemical

Formic acid

Concentration

N/A

General Information

Revision date

2020-08-11

Product name

FIXATIVE/DECALCIFIER

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Laboratory chemicals

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)

H227, H314, H317, H318, H341, H350

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

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. GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corrosion - Category 1A H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Skin Sensitizer - Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Flammable Liquids - Category 4 H227 Combustible liquid.

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

formaldehyde Formic acid

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. 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, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Do not breathe 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 SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 1 Fire = 1 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 FIRE 1 Fire = 1 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0

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