Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
10-30%
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
1-5%
General Information
Revision date
2022-08-02
Product name
Z-FIX CONCENTRATE
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@emsdiasum.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H311, H315, H317, H319, H331, H334, H341, H350, H360, H371, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) – Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 3 GHS08 Health hazard Respiratory Sensitizer - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity - Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 1 GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 Eye Irritation - Category 2A Skin Sensitizer - Category 1 Flammable Liquids - Category 4 55.0.4 H301 Toxic if swallowed H311 Toxic in contact with skin H331 Toxic if inhaled H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 May cause cancer H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Contd. of page 1)
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS06 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
formaldehyde Methyl Alcohol
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid. Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
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. 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. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Rinse mouth. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. 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. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Specific measures (see on this label). If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. (Contd. of page 2) Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 3 Fire = 3 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 3 Fire = 3 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Dermal) – Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 3 GHS08 Health hazard Respiratory Sensitizer - Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Carcinogenicity - Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity - Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure - Category 1 GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 Eye Irritation - Category 2A Skin Sensitizer - Category 1 Flammable Liquids - Category 4 55.0.4 H301 Toxic if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs. H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. (Contd. of page 1)