10% Neutral Buffered Formalin

Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc

Revision date : 2012-03-26

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GHS05 GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 1
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Revision date

2012-03-26

Product name

10% Neutral Buffered Formalin

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Preservation of tissue specimens

supplier name

Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc

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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

Section 2

Classification (GHS-US)

Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 2 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 Causes serious eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 2 Causes serious eye irritation Skin sensitisation, Category 1 May cause an allergic skin reaction Germ cell mutagenicity, Category 2 Suspected of causing genetic defects Carcinogenicity, Category 1A May cause cancer Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure, Category 1 Causes damage to organs

2.2 Label elements

GHS-US labelling

Hazard pictograms

GHS05 GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye damage Causes serious eye irritation Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer 05/24/2018 Causes damage to organs

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. Avoid breathing mists/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If exposed: Call a poison center/doctor If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Store locked up Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all local/regional/national/international regulations

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No additional information available 2.4.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable

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