10% Non-Buffered Formalin with Zinc

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquid, Category 4 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3 Acute toxicity (inhalation), Category 1 Skin corrosion, Category 1B Serious eye damage, Category 1 Skin sensitization, Category 1 Respiratory sensitization, Category 1 Carcinogenicity, Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure, Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure, Category 1 Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing cancer Causes damage to organs (general toxicant). Harmful to aquatic life

HMIS® ratings

Scale Health: 2 Minimal: 0 Flammability: 1 Slight: 1 Reactivity: 0 Moderate: 2 Protection : N/A High: 3 Notes N/A Severe: 4

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces – No smoking Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection Wash exposed areas thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. 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

Response

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF ON SKIN: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific treatment: see first aid measures in section 4

Storage

Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

None as defined under 29 CFR 1900.1200 >1% of mixture with unknown acute toxicity None