Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-12-7
Name of the chemical
Formamide
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-09-29
Product name
Formamide Hybridization Buffer
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagent
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AUSTRALIA – POISONS INFORMATION CENTER
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Company Information
company name
KPL, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
kplmsds@seracare.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H311, H315, H319, H335, H360D
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS): Hazard Type
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Reproductive toxicity, Category 1B; H360D Acute toxicity, Category 4, oral; H302 Acute toxicity, Category 3, dermal; H311 Skin irritation, Category 2; H315 Eye irritation, Category 2; H319 Specific Target Organ Toxicity (single exposure), Category 3; H335
Hazard statements
H360D: May damage the unborn child. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P309+P310 IF exposed or if you feel unwell Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Symbols of Danger GHS08 Dgr: Danger Data for 100% Formamide
Principle Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin . The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system . LONG-TERM EXPOSURE: Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction. The product is a Mixture. It May Cause the following symptoms. EYES: Redness. SKIN: MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. INHALATION: Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Unconsciousness. INGESTION: Abdominal pain. (See Inhalation).
