Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
3.5-5%
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
<1.5%
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2023-08-10
Product name
Formalin 10%, VWR , Reagent Grade for histology, neutral buffered
Product Synonyms
none
CAS No.
50-00-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Further Manufacturing Use Only
supplier name
VWR International LLC
Emergency telephone
+1-800-932-5000, +1-610-386-1700, +1-610-728-2103, +1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@avantorsciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H318, H341, H350, H370, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture GHS Classification in accordance with
2.2 Label elements
Labelling in accordance with
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/… P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see … on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC) none
