General Information
Revision date
2015-12-01
Product name
Formalin 20% Buffered
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
In Vitro Diagnostic use. Laboratory Use Only Bay Shore, NY 11706
Manufacturer Name
Poly Scientific R&D Corp
Emergency telephone
CONTACT CHEMTREC (24HR) 800‐ 424‐ 9300
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Company Information
company name
Poly Scientific R&D Corp
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
polyrnd@polyrnd.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
227 Flammable Liquids Cat 4 302 Acute toxicity, oral Cat 4 315 Skin corrosion/irritation Cat 2 317 Sensitisian, Skin Cat 1 318 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Cat 1 341 Germ cell mutagencity Cat 2 350 Carcinogenicity Cat 1A, 1B 370 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Cat 1 Danger Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. ‐ No smoking. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash clothes before re‐use. f skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/ attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Removecontact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. IF exposed Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. In case of fire Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol‐resistant foam to extinguish. Store locked up in a well‐ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Hazards not otherwise covered by GHS: None