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
2020-08-19
Product name
TissuePrep Buffered 10% Formalin
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, H317, H341, H350, H371
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. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - H371 May cause damage to the central nervous Category 2 system and the visual organs. 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
GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
formaldehyde Methyl Alcohol
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs.
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. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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 exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see on this label). 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 = 0 2 Fire = 2 0 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH *0 Health = *0 2 Fire = 2 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
