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
93.66
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
3.7
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
1.5
EC/CAS
1310-73-2
Name of the chemical
sodium hydroxide
Concentration
0.02
General Information
Version
1.4
Revision date
2020-04-21
Product name
Formalin, 10% v/v, Neutral Buffered
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For laboratory and manufacturing use only
supplier name
Val Tech Diagnostics, A Division of LabChem Inc
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1-703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Val Tech Diagnostics, A Division of LabChem Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H318, H350, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS US classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Skin sensitization, Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Carcinogenicity Category 1B H350 May cause cancer (Inhalation) Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life Full text of H statements : see section 16
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H350 - May cause cancer (Inhalation) H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 - Avoid breathing gas, mist, vapors, spray. P264 - Wash exposed skin thoroughly after handling. 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. 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. P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310 - Immediately call a poison center or doctor/physician. P333+P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 04/21/2020 EN (English US) Page 1 P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to comply with local, state and federal regulations.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
None.
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage Skin sensitization, Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Carcinogenicity Category 1B H350 May cause cancer (Inhalation) Hazardous to the aquatic environment - Acute Hazard Category 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life Full text of H statements : see section 16
