Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
>94
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
3 - 4
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
1 - 2
General Information
Revision date
2016-05-03
Product name
Buffered Neutral Formalin 10%
Product Synonyms
None
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Other non-specified industry: IVD Reagent
supplier name
EMD Millipore Corp
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
EMD Millipore Corp
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Emergency overview : WARNING! CANCER HAZARD - CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH CAN CAUSE CANCER. HARMFUL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: MUCOUS MEMBRANES, GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT, RESPIRATORY TRACT, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. CONTAINS MATERIAL WHICH MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: NERVOUS SYSTEM. WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state : Liquid.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Inhalation : Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Skin : Toxic in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Eyes : Irritating to eyes. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : Contains material which can cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract, upper respiratory tract, skin, central nervous system (CNS), eye, lens or cornea. Contains material which may cause damage to the following organs: the nervous system . Medical conditions aggravated by over- exposure : Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. See toxicological information (section 11)
