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
2009-09-22
Product name
SAF FIXATIVE
Emergency telephone
1-352-323-3500, 1-800-535-5053, 1-800-255-6730, 1-800-621-8251
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated. May cause skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. Toxic to aquatic organisms. Contains formaldehyde which can cause cancer. Flammable liquid and vapor. Substances known to be mutagenic to man. Explosive. Harmful by inhalation. Oxidizing agent. Heating may cause an explosion. Causes respiratory tract burns. Appearance No information available. Physical State Liquid Odor No information available Target Organs Gastrointestinal tract (GI), Central nervous system (CNS), Eyes, Respiratory system, Skin, Optic nerve, None known., Teeth
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes May cause irritation. May cause eye irritation with susceptible persons. Skin May cause irritation. May be harmful in contact with skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Repeated or prolonged skin contact may cause allergic reactions with susceptible persons. Inhalation Vapor harmful. May cause irritation of respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled. May cause allergic respiratory reaction. Ingestion Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Cannot be made non-poisonous. May cause irritation. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause additional affects as listed under "Inhalation".
Potential chronic health
None known. Repeated contact may cause allergic reactions in very susceptible persons. Avoid repeated exposure. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
Central nervous system disorders. Gastrointestinal tract. Preexisting eye disorders. Skin disorders. Allergies. Respiratory disorders.