Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
40-74%
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
25-40%
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
1-20%
General Information
Revision date
2024-10-28
Product name
Formaldehyde 37%
Product Synonyms
Formalin, Formol
CAS No.
50-00-0
Emergency telephone
1-800-535-5053, 1-352-323-3500
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Company Information
company name
Lab Alley, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer May damage fertility Causes damage to organs May damage the unborn child Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled May cause 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 Use personal protective equipment as required In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep cool Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. CANNOT BE MADE NON- POISONOUS.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable liquids (Category 4) Acute oral toxicity (Category 4) Acute dermal toxicity (Category 3) Acute inhalation toxicity - vapors (Category 3) Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Category 2) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation (Category 1) Skin Sensitization (Category 1) Reproductive Toxicity (Category 1B) Carcinogenicity (Category 1B) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 1) Target Organs - Central nervous system (CNS) Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2) Target Organs - Respiratory Tract, Skin, Kidneys, Liver, Gastrointestinal Tract.