Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
7-13
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
1-5
General Information
Revision date
2021-06-22
Product name
Apoptosis fixative solution *10% formaldehyde with methanol in PBS*
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887, 1-703-741-5970
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Company Information
company name
Life Technologies Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H312, H317, H319, H332, H335, H341, H371
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
Signal word
DANGER
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute inhalation toxicity - vapor Category 4 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (STOT) – single exposure Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2
Physical hazards
Not Hazardous
Environmental hazards
Not Hazardous
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H332 - Harmful if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H371 - May cause damage to organs
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: 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
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable HMIS Health 4 * Chronic Hazard Flammability 0 Reactivity 0