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
N/A
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
<1
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
<4.1
EC/CAS
3844-45-9
Name of the chemical
Benzenemethanaminium, N-ethyl-N-[4-[[4-[ethyl-[(3-sulfophenyl)-methyl]-amino]-phenyl](2-sulfophenyl)methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-3-sulfo, inner salts, disodium salt and its ammonium and aluminium salts (17); (CI 42090)
Concentration
<0.1
General Information
Revision date
2021-01-27
Product name
Formalin 10% buffered neutral
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
NZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H317, H332, H341, H350i, H401, H402, H413, H422, H432
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR002596
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H332 - Harmful if inhaled H350i - May cause cancer by inhalation H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H402 - Harmful to aquatic life H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life H422 - Toxic to the soil environment H432 - Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
Precautionary statements
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 hands thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P273 - Avoid release to the environment P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing 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/physician P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
