Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-09-23
Product name
FORMALIN 4%, NON-BUFFERED
CAS No.
50-00-0
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)
H317, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 health hazard Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. GHS07 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
GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
formaldehyde
Hazard statements
May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer.
Precautionary statements
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Specific treatment (see on this label). Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
