Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
>=3-<5%
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
>=1-<3% 603-001-
General Information
Version
9.7
Revision date
2021-08-21
Product name
Formaldehyde solution 4%, buffered, pH 6.9 (approx. 10% Formalin solution) for histology
REACH No
This
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In vitro diagnostic reagent, Reagent for analysis
Emergency telephone
+44 (0)870 8200418
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science UK Limited
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H332, H317, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H332
Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008] Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger Danger
Hazard statements
H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Supplemental Hazard none Statements Restricted to professional users. Reduced Labeling (<= 125 ml) P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Supplemental label elements
none
Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Skin sensitization (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
