Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
>=3-<5%
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
>=1-<3% 603-001-
General Information
Version
6.2
Revision date
2021-04-22
Product name
Formalin solution, neutral buffered, 10%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 1800 800 097, +61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Pty. Ltd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H332, H317, H332, H341, H350
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 sensitization (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 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. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. 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. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Restricted to professional users.
Other hazards
- none
