Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
<5%
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
<3%
General Information
Product name
VIP Fixative Buffered Zinc Formalin, Buffered Zinc Fixative
Manufacturer Name
Scigen Scientific Inc
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Scigen Scientific Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H303, H317, H333, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H303
May be harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS08 Health hazard Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer GHS07 Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Acute Tox. 5 H303 May be harmful if swallowed Acute Tox. 5 H333 May be harmful if inhaled Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Xn; Harmful R20/21/22-40: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect Xi; Sensitizing R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines Classification system The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data R e oisiv n D eta 0 2/1 2/0 0 1 5 Product Name: VIP Fixative® Buffered Zinc Formalin, Buffered Zinc Fixative
2.2 Label elements
Labeling according to EU guidelines: The product has been classified and marked in accordance with directives on hazardous materials. Code letter and hazard designation of product: Harmful
Hazardous Ingredients
formaldehyde
Hazard statements
20/21/22 Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. 43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
Precautionary statements
2 Keep out of the reach of children. 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. 46 If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. 56 Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste collection point.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0 HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 Fire = 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard Carc. 2 H351 Suspected of causing cancer. GHS07 Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Acute Tox. 5 H303 May be harmful if swallowed. Acute Tox. 5 H333 May be harmful if inhaled. Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC Xn; Harmful R20/21/22-40: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Xi; Sensitizing R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: The product has to be labelled due to the calculation procedure of international guidelines. Classification system: The classification was made according to the latest editions of international substances lists, and expanded upon from company and literature data. R e oisiv n D eta 0 2/1 2/0 0 1 5 Product Name: VIP Fixative® Buffered Zinc Formalin, Buffered Zinc Fixative