Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
92-94
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
1.0-2.0
General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
Formalin, Buffered, 10% (Phosphate Buffer/Certified)
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product contains one or more substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H318, H341, H350, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
No hazards identified
Health hazards
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 Corrosion
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled H350 - May cause cancer H370 - Causes damage to organs Combustible liquid
Precautionary statements
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 P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P308 + P311 - IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards No hazards identified Health hazards 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 Environmental hazards No hazards identified