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
90-95
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
3-4
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
<2
EC/CAS
119-36-8
Name of the chemical
Methyl salicylate
Concentration
<1
General Information
Revision date
2014-07-30
Product name
Formascent
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
thermo fisher scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 4 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye damage Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer Causes damage to organs May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Response
IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other hazards
WARNING! This product contains a chemical known in the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
