10% Neutral Buffered Formalin

If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance and start first aid actions. Provide fresh air.

Wash with plenty of soap and water.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Irrigate copiously with clean, fresh water for at least 10 minutes, holding the eyelids apart.

Rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Do NOT induce vomiting.

Water spray, BC-powder, Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Water jet

In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings. Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.

Remove persons to safety.

Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Retain contaminated washing water and dispose of it.

Wipe up with absorbent material (e.g. cloth, fleece). Collect spillage: sawdust, kieselgur (diatomite), sand, universal binder

Materials: cloth, fleece, sawdust, kieselgur (diatomite), sand, universal binder

Use local and general ventilation. Use only in well-ventilated areas.

Wash hands after use. Do not eat, drink and smoke in work areas. Remove contaminated clothing and protective equipment before entering eating areas. Never keep food or drink in the vicinity of chemicals. Never place chemicals in containers that are normally used for food or drink. Keep away from food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

General ventilation.

Wear suitable gloves. Chemical protection gloves are suitable, which are tested according to EN 374. Check leak-tightness/impermeability prior to use. In the case of wanting to use the gloves again, clean them before taking off and air them well. For special purposes, it is recommended to check the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of these gloves.

Wear eye/face protection.

In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Take recovery periods for skin regeneration. Preventive skin protection (barrier creams/ointments) is recommended.

Use appropriate container to avoid environmental contamination. Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

See below "Conditions to avoid".

Concerning incompatibility: see below "Conditions to avoid" and "Incompatible materials".

No known hazardous reactions.

There are no specific conditions known which have to be avoided.

Oxidisers

Reasonably anticipated hazardous decomposition products produced as a result of use, storage, spill and heating are not known. Hazardous combustion products: see section 5.