Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
<6
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
<2
General Information
Revision date
2013-08-22
Product name
10% Neutral Buffered Formalin
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Tissue Fixation
Manufacturer Name
Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800- 424-9300, +1 703-527-3887, 1-800-225-8867
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Company Information
company name
Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H350, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification 1272/2008 Classification of the Substance or Mixture
2.2 Label elements
DANGER! Contains methanol, formaldehyde www.LeicaBiosystems.com. #120
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/vapours/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. P305 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy P351 + to do. Continue rinsing. P338 P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P352 P333 + If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P313 P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P308 + IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P313 P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
None
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 EU Classification (67/548/EEC: Xn, Xi, R36/37/38, R43, R40, R20/21/22