Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
>= 25 %
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
>=1-<3% 603-001-
General Information
Version
8.9
Revision date
2024-06-24
Product name
Formaldehyde solution 4%, buffered, pH 6.9 (approx. 10% Formalin solution) for histology
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In vitro diagnostic reagent, Reagent for analysis
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H332, H315, H317, H319, H332, H341, H350, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2), H319 Skin sensitization (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 1), H350 Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure (Category 2), H373 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
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.
Other hazards
- none
