Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
>10-≤25%
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
>2.5-≤10%
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)
H227, H301, H311, H315, H317, H319, H331, H334, H341, H350, H360, H371, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity - Oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed Acute Toxicity - Dermal 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled GHS08 Health hazard Sensitization - Respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Germ Cell Mutagenicity 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer Toxic to Reproduction 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure GHS07 Skin Irrititation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Flammable Liquids 4 H227 Combustible liquid Contd. on page 2) US 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 flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/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 must 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. Specific treatment (see on this label). 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 immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. (Contd. on page 3) US (Contd. of page 2) 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
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity - Oral 3 H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute Toxicity - Dermal 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS08 Health hazard Sensitization - Respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Germ Cell Mutagenicity 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer. Toxic to Reproduction 1A H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 2 H371 May cause damage to the central nervous system and the visual organs. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Repeated Exposure 1 H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. GHS07 Skin Irrititation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Sensitization - Skin 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Flammable Liquids 4 H227 Combustible liquid. (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1)