Buffered Neutral Formalin 20%

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency overview DANGER! CAUSES SKIN BURNS. CANCER HAZARD - CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER. HARMFUL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND EYE IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: MUCOUS MEMBRANES, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: NERVOUS SYSTEM. WARNING This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Liquid. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard ( 29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Inhalation : Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin : Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Toxic in contact with skin. Eyes : Irritating to eyes.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea. Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: the nervous system . Medical conditions : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)