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Safety Data Sheet EN

10% Neutral Buffered Formalin

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
10% Neutral Buffered Formalin
Product Code
00.088.398

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
REACH No.
not relevant (mixture)

Identified Uses

Professional use

Manufacturers & Suppliers

C

CellPath Ltd.

manufacturer

80 Mochdre Enterprise Park, Newtown SY16 4LE, United Kingdom

+44 (0) 1686 611 333

Emergency Contacts

Emergency information service

+44 (0) 7803 746 135

24h/7d

NPIS

0845 46 47

NPIS

08454 24 24 24

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H332
Skin Sens. Cat. 1 H317
Muta. Cat. 2 H341
Carc. Cat. 1B H350

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or 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.
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P312 Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P405 Store locked up.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Formaldehyde EC: 200-001-8 50-00-0 1 - 5% Yes
Methanol EC: 200-659-6 67-56-1 1 - 5% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

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

Skin contact

Wash with plenty of soap and water.

Eye contact

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.

Ingestion

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

Immediate Medical Attention

In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms persist, seek medical advice. If breathing is irregular or stopped, immediately seek medical assistance.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

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

Unsuitable media

Water jet

Instructions

Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance. Co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings.

Firefighter Protection

In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Remove persons to safety.

Environmental

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

Cleanup methods

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

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

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

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.

Hygiene

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.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

General ventilation.

Hands

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.

Eyes

Wear eye/face protection.

Respiratory

In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection.

Environmental

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

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Odor Threshold
---
Relative Density
---
Kinematic Viscosity
not determined
Freezing Point
---
Explosive Limits
---
Solidification Point
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
300 °C
Softening Point
---
Density
1.018 - 1.024 g/cm³
Melting Point
-97.8 °C
Vapor Density
---
Odor
characteristic
Physical State Data
liquid
Solubility In Fat
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Physical State
liquid
Properties Status
---
Evaporation Rate
not determined
Decomposition Temperature
---
Colour Intensity
---
Molecular Weight
---
Dynamic Viscosity
not determined
Colour
various
Crystallisation Point
---
Partition Coefficient
this information is not available
Bulk Density
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Vapor Pressure
169.3 hPa at 25 °C
Metal Corrosion
---
Boiling Point
64.7 °C at 1,013 hPa
Voc Content
---
Solubility In Water
---
Upper Explosive Limit
not determined
Flammability
not relevant, (fluid)
Appearance
---
Form
---
Flash Point
76 °C at 1,003 hPa
Ph
6.9 - 7.1
Lower Explosive Limit
not determined
Solubility
not determined
Cloud Point
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

See below "Conditions to avoid".

Reactivity

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

Hazardous reactions

No known hazardous reactions.

Avoid

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

Incompatible

Oxidisers

Decomposition

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

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Shall not be classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment.

The substance is not classified as hazardous to the aquatic environment.

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Data are not available.

Data are not available.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Data are not available.

Data are not available.

12.4 Mobility in soil

Data are not available.

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Data are not available.

Data are not available.

12.6 Other adverse effects

Endocrine disrupting potential None of the ingredients are listed.

None of the ingredients are listed as having endocrine disrupting potential.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Waste shall be separated into the categories that can be handled separately by the local or national waste management facilities.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
9003
Shipping Name
SUBSTANCES WITH A FLASH-POINT ABOVE 60 °C AND NOT MORE THAN 100 °C
Transport Class
9
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Relevant provisions of the European Union (EU)

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin?

10% Neutral Buffered Formalin is a liquid with various color. It has characteristic odor.

What is the solubility of 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin?

not determined

What is 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin used for?

Professional use

What are the hazard statements for 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H350: May cause cancer.

What is the melting point of 10% Neutral Buffered Formalin?

The melting point is -97.8 °C and the boiling point is 64.7 °C at 1,013 hPa.