Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
28 v/v
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
6 v/v
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
Balance
General Information
Revision date
2012-01-11
Product name
Davidson’s Fixative
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Transene Company, Inc.
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H290, H302, H311, H314, H317, H318, H331, H335, H341, H350, H370, H372, H401
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classifications H225-Flammable liquids: 2 H290-Corrosive to metals: 1 H302-Acute toxicity, oral: 4 H311-Acute toxicity, dermal: 3 H314-Skin corrosion/irritation: 1B H317-Sensitisation, skin: 1 H318-Serious eye damage/eye irritation: 1 H331-Acute toxicity, inhalation: 3 H335-Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure: 3 H341-Germ cell mutagenicity: 2 H350-Carcinogenicity: 1A H370-Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure: 1 H372-Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure: 1 H401-Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute toxicity: 2 Pictograms or Hazard symbols and Hazard statement(s) Signal Word: Danger Hazard Statements H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour H290-May be corrosive to metals H302-Harmful if swallowed H311-Toxic in contact with skin H314-Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction H318-Causes serious eye damage H331-Toxic if inhaled H335-May cause respiratory irritation H341-Suspected of causing genetic defects H350-May cause cancer H370-Causes damage to organs (target organs: respiratory system, central nervous system, and optic nerve) H372-Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure (target organs kidney, liver, heart, spleen, and blood) H401-Toxic to aquatic life
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. P233-Keep container tightly closed. P234-Keep only in original packaging. P240-Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241-Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242-Use non-sparking tools. P243-Take action to prevent static discharges. P260-Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264-Wash 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. P301+P312-If swallowed: Call a Poison Center/doctor if you feel unwell. P301+P330+P331-If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352-If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+P361+P353-If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304+P340-If Inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P308+P311-If exposed or concerned: Call a Poison Center/doctor. P308+P313-If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310-Immediately call a Poison Center/doctor. P311-Call a Poison Center/doctor. P312-Call a Poison Center/doctor if you feel unwell. P314-Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P330-Rinse mouth. P333+P313-If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P361+P364-Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362+P364-Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P363-Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378-In case of fire: Use dry chemical, carbon dioxide, dry sand, water spray, or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P390-Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P403+P235-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405-Store locked up. P406-Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501-Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
H225-Flammable liquids: 2 H290-Corrosive to metals: 1 H302-Acute toxicity, oral: 4 H311-Acute toxicity, dermal: 3 H314-Skin corrosion/irritation: 1B H317-Sensitisation, skin: 1 H318-Serious eye damage/eye irritation: 1 H331-Acute toxicity, inhalation: 3 H335-Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure: 3 H341-Germ cell mutagenicity: 2 H350-Carcinogenicity: 1A H370-Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure: 1 H372-Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure: 1 H401-Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute toxicity: 2 Pictograms or Hazard symbols and Hazard statement(s)