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
2013-08-22
Product name
Formaldehyde Solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Tissue Fixation
Manufacturer Name
Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc
Emergency telephone
Spill Information
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Leica Biosystems Richmond, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H314, H317, H350, H370, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP/GHS Classification (1272/2008): Physical: Health: Environmental Flammable Liquid Category 4 Eye Damage Category 1 Aquatic Acute Category 3 Skin Corrosion Category 1B Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure Category 1
67/548/EEC
T, C, R23/24/25, R34, R40, R43, R39/23/34/35
2.2 Label elements
DANGER! Contains methanol, formaldehyde
Hazard statements
H227 Combustible Liquid H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to nervous system and eyes. H402 Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. . 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. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301 + IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P330 + P331 P303 + IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with P361 + water/shower. P353 P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P304 + IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P340 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. P308 + IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P313 P370 + In case of fire: Use dry chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide (CO2), or water P378 spray for extinction. P403 + Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P235 P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local and national regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
None
