Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
15-25
EC/CAS
203-856-5/111-30-8
Name of the chemical
Glutaral
Concentration
1-5
General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2024-04-08
Product name
10X Fixative Solution
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887, 1-703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Life Technologies Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H312, H315, H317, H319, H332, H334, H335, H341, H350, H401, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Physical state Solution Odour No data Overview Harmful in contact with skin; Harmful if swallowed; Harmful if inhaled; Causes skin irritation; Causes serious eye irritation; May cause an allergic skin reaction; May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled; Suspected of causing genetic defects; May cause cancer; May cause respiratory irritation; Toxic to aquatic life; Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects GHS Classification Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute inhalation toxicity - Vapour Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Sub-category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Acute aquatic hazard Category 2 Chronic aquatic hazard Category 3 Label elements
Signal word
DANGER Hazard pictograms Hazard Statements Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer May cause respiratory irritation Toxic to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P284 - In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Not Applicable
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed Harmful in contact with skin Harmful if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer May cause respiratory irritation
Environmental hazards
Toxic to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute inhalation toxicity - Vapour Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Respiratory sensitisation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Sub-category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Acute aquatic hazard Category 2 Chronic aquatic hazard