Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
3.5-5% 25% <25% <25%
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
<1.5% 10% <10%
General Information
Version
7.9
Revision date
2026-09-24
Product name
Formaldehyde 4% aqueous solution, buffered FCC Formalin 10%
CAS No.
50-00-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
IVD Reagent
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1270 502894
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
VWR International Ltd
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)
H317, H332, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H317
May cause an allergic skin reaction
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H332 Harmful if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Restricted to professional users.
2.3 Other hazards
The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the PBT criteria. The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the vPvB criteria. This product does not contain a substance identified as an endocrine disruptor.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Hazard classes and hazard categories Hazard statements Skin sensitization, category 1A H317 Acute toxicity, category 4, inhalation H332 Germ cell mutagenicity, category 2 H341 Carcinogenicity, category 1B H350
