Formalin solution, neutral buffered, 10%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H315, H317, H318, H332, H341, H350, H402

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- Category 3 ic hazard

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be al- lowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

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. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medi- cal advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.

Storage

P403 Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 1 irritation Skin sensitisation : Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Short-term (acute) aquat- : Category 3 ic hazard