Formalin NBF SDS
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SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. IDENTIFICATION Product Name 10% Formalin Fixative, Neutral, Phosphate Buffered Product Code Formalin, NBF, 10% NBF, (See Addendum for full code listing) Routine histology fixative. For laboratory and in-vitro diagnostic use only. Cancer Diagnostics 4300 Emperor Blvd. #400 Durham, NC 27703 Tel. (877) 846-5393 Call CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 Emergency Telephone 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION Classification OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Skin sensitization Carcinogenicity Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Flammable liquids Category 4 Category 2 Category 1 Category 1 Category 1A Category 1 Category 4 Label elements Signal word Danger Hazard statements Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. Combustible liquid. Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves. Do not

Revision Date 2021-08-13 10% Formalin Fixative, Neutral, Phosphate Buffered _____________________________________________________________________________________________ breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Keep away from heat/sparks/open f me /o s r c s — N s k g l s t uf e . a h a o mo i . n Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON...

10% Formalin Fixative, Neutral, Phosphate Revision Date 2021-08-13 Buffered _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Hazardous combustion products Carbon oxides. Formaldehyde. Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in pressure-demand or other positive pressure mode. NFPA Physical and Chemical Properties - 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions Avoid contact...

Revision Date 2021-08-13 10% Formalin Fixative, Neutral, Phosphate Buffered _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Wear safety glasses with side shields (or goggles). Skin and body protection Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Respiratory protection If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be required for high...

Revision Date 2021-08-13 10% Formalin Fixative, Neutral, Phosphate Buffered _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Eye contact Risk of serious damage to eyes. Skin contact May cause sensitization by skin contact. Chemical Name Formaldehyde 50-00-0 Methyl alcohol 67-56-1 Sodium Phosphate, dibasic 7558-79-4 Sodium Phosphate, monobasic 7558-80-7 Dermal LD50 = 270 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) Delayed and immediate effects as well as chronic effects from short and long-term exposure Skin corrosion/irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation...

Revision Date 2021-08-13 10% Formalin Fixative, Neutral, Phosphate Buffered _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Persistence and degradability No information available. Bioaccumulation No information available. Chemical Name Formaldehyde 50-00-0 Methyl alcohol 67-56-1 Other adverse effects 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste treatment methods Disposal of wastes Disposal should be in accordance with applicable regional, national and local laws and regulations. Contaminated packaging Do not reuse container. Emptied containers may contain...

Revision Date 2021-08-13 10% Formalin Fixative, Neutral, Phosphate Buffered _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Methyl alcohol - 67-56-1 SARA 311/312 Hazard Categories Acute health hazard Chronic Health Hazard Fire hazard Sudden release of pressure hazard Reactive Hazard CWA (Clean Water Act) This product contains the following substances which are regulated pollutants pursuant to the Clean Water Act (40 CFR 122.21 and 40 CFR 122.42) Chemical Name Formaldehyde 50-00-0 Sodium Phosphate, dibasic 7558-79-4 CERCLA This material, as...

Revision Date 2021-08-13 10% Formalin Fixative, Neutral, Phosphate Buffered _____________________________________________________________________________________________ End of Safety Data Sheet

Addendum to Formalin NBF SDS Item Codes for 10% Formalin Fixative, Neutral, Phosphate Buffered *Also Included, any item code listed above that may also be prefixed with “SAMPLE-“