Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
200-001-8
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyd (605/2014)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
200-659-6
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-06-21
Product name
10% Neutral Buffered Formalin
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Preservation of tissue specimens
Manufacturer Name
Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc
Emergency telephone
Spill
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
LBSNA-LBS-QA@LEICABIOSYSTEMS.COM
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H318, H350, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP/GHS Classification (1272/2008) Physical: Health: Environmental: Not hazardous Eye Damage – Category 1 Not hazardous Skin Irritation – Category 2 Skin Sensitization – Category 1 Carcinogenicity – Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure Category 1
Signal word
DANGER!
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to nervous system and eyes.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapour/spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P333+313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all local/regional/national/international regulations.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None known.
