Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Formaldehyde Solution 36% Histology Grade
- Product Code
- FX0415
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- N/A
Identified Uses
Reagent for analysis
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Merck Life Science BV/SRL
national supplier
Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE
+32 (0)3 899-1301
Emergency Contacts
CHEMTREC
+(32) 28 083237
Anti-poison centre
070 245245
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS02
GHS05
GHS06
GHS08
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
After swallowing: fresh air. Make victim drink ethanol (e.g. 1 drinking glass of a 40% alcoholic beverage). Call a doctor immediately (mention methanol ingestion). Only in exceptional cases, if no medical care is available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in fully conscious persons) and make victim drink ethanol again (approx. 0.3 ml of a 40% alcoholic beverage/kg body weight/hour). Do not attempt to neutralise.
Immediate Medical Attention
Immediately call in physician/ophthalmologist.
Medical Treatment
Make victim drink ethanol (e.g. 1 drinking glass of a 40% alcoholic beverage). Call a doctor immediately (mention methanol ingestion). Only in exceptional cases, if no medical care is available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in fully conscious persons) and make victim drink ethanol again (approx. 0.3 ml of a 40% alcoholic beverage/kg body weight/hour).
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Mixture with combustible ingredients. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Firefighter Protection
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Clean up affected area.
Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons. Recommended storage temperature see product label.
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Full contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,40 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Chloroprene, Minimum layer thickness: 0,65 mm, Break through time: 240 min, Material tested: KCL 720 Camapren®. This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles
required when vapours/aerosols are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type ABEK. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.
Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
Vapor/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.
Risk of explosion with: Oxidizing agents, perchloric acid, perchromates, salts of oxyhalogenic acids, chromium(VI) oxide, halogen oxides, nitrogen oxides, nonmetallic oxides, chromosulfuric acid, chlorates, hydrides, zinc diethyl, Halogens, Magnesium, hydrogen peroxide, Nitric acid, Sulphuric acid, permanganic acid, sodium hypochlorite. Exothermic reaction with: acid halides, Acid anhydrides, Reducing agents, Acids, Bromine, Chlorine, Chloroform, Magnesium, tetrachloromethane, TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE. Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Fluorine, Oxides of phosphorus. Generates dangerous gases or fumes in contact with: Alkaline earth metals, Alkali metals, Raney-nickel.
Heating.
Oxidizing agents, perchloric acid, perchromates, salts of oxyhalogenic acids, chromium(VI) oxide, halogen oxides, nitrogen oxides, nonmetallic oxides, chromosulfuric acid, chlorates, hydrides, zinc diethyl, Halogens, Magnesium, hydrogen peroxide, Nitric acid, Sulphuric acid, permanganic acid, sodium hypochlorite, acid halides, Acid anhydrides, Reducing agents, Acids, Bromine, Chlorine, Chloroform, Magnesium, tetrachloromethane, TITANIUM TETRACHLORIDE, Fluorine, Oxides of phosphorus, Alkaline earth metals, Alkali metals, Raney-nickel.
In the event of fire: see section 5
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
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Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- 1198
- Shipping Name
- FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, FLAMMABLE
- Transport Class
- 3 (8)
- Packing Group
- III
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for Formaldehyde Solution 36% Histology Grade?
The signal word is danger.
What is the physical form of Formaldehyde Solution 36% Histology Grade?
Formaldehyde Solution 36% Histology Grade is a liquid with colorless color. It has no data available odor.
What is Formaldehyde Solution 36% Histology Grade used for?
Reagent for analysis
What are the hazard statements for Formaldehyde Solution 36% Histology Grade?
This substance has 9 hazard statements:
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapor.
- H301 + H311: Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin.
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H330: Fatal if inhaled.
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
- H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
- H350: May cause cancer.
- H370: Causes damage to organs (Eyes, Central nervous system).
What is the melting point of Formaldehyde Solution 36% Histology Grade?
The melting point is No data available and the boiling point is No data available.