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
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
<4
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
<1
General Information
Revision date
2020-07-04
Product name
Formalin Neutral Buffered 10%
Product Synonyms
Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde solution, Methaldehyde, Methylene oxide, Oxomethane, Oxymethylene
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
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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)
H301, H311, H314, H315, H317, H319, H331, H335, H341, H350, H361, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Classification under Work Safe New Zealand 6.1E - Substances that are acutely toxic 6.3A - Substances that are irritating to the skin 6.5B - Substances that are contact sensitisers 6.6B - Substances that are suspected human mutagens 6.7A - Substances that are known or presumed human carcinogens 6.9B - Substances that are harmful to human target organs or systems 9.2B - Substances that are ecotoxic in the soil environment 6.4A - Substances that are irritating to the eye Classified as hazardous according to criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001584
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2B Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301 - Toxic if swallowed H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H331 - Toxic if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H350 - May cause cancer H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H370 - Causes damage to organs
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 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 P307 + P311 - IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
No information available