Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
4
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
1
General Information
Revision date
2019-11-18
Product name
Para-Pak 10% Formalin and Para-Pak ULTRA 10% Formalin
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fixative
Manufacturer Name
Meridian Bioscience, Inc
Emergency telephone
1-703-527-3887, 1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Meridian Bioscience, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H311, H315, H317, H318, H330, H341, H350, H370, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301 - Toxic if swallowed H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H402 - Harmful to aquatic life H330 - Fatal if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H318 - Causes serious eye damage H370 - Causes damage to organs
Precautionary statements
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instructions with this material) P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection P321 - See SDS Section 4 or Section 11 for specific medical treatment information P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P284 - Wear respiratory protection P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P307 + P311 - IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician if you feel unwell P361 - Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P405 - Store locked up P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Dusts/Mists) Category 3 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity