Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-11-24
Product name
Formalin, Neutral Buffered 20%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Fixative. For professional use only
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, 703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
StatLab Medical Products
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H319, H351, H370, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
Classification (GHS-US)
Skin Irritation 2 H315 Eye Irritation 2A H319 Skin Sensitization 1 H317 Carcinogenicity 2 H351 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 1 H370
Hazard statements
see section 16 : H315 - Causes skin irritation. H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H351 - Suspected of causing cancer (Inhalation). H370 - Causes damage to organs.
2.2 Label elements
GHS-US Labeling
Hazard pictograms
GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 - Do not breathe vapors, spray, mist, gas. P264 - Wash hands, forearms, and exposed areas thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 - Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 - Wear eye protection, protective clothing, protective gloves. P302+P352 - If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P307+P311 - If exposed: Call a poison center/doctor. P333+P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national, territorial, provincial, and international regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
Aquatic Acute 3 H402 - Harmful to aquatic life. P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not available