Substance
ID:348229
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC Traditional name
formaldehyde
IUPAC name
formaldehyde
Synonyms
Formalin solution, neutral buffered, 10%
Properties
Safety Information
GHS Signal Word
Warning
GHS Pictograms
Respiratory sensitization, category 1
Germ cell mutagenicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Carcinogenicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Reproductive toxicity, categories 1A,1B,2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, categories 1,2
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Repeated exposure, categories 1,2
Aspiration Hazard, category 1
Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation), category 4
Skin irritation, category 2
Eye irritation, category 2
Skin sensitisation, category 1
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single exposure, category 3
European Hazard Symbols
Harmful (Xn)MSDS Link
Risk Statements
20/21/22-40-43
Personal Protective Equipment
Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, Goggles, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter
German water hazard class
1
GHS Precautionary statements
P280
GHS Hazard statements
H302-H317-H351
Safety Statements
36/37
Product Information
Concentration
10% formalin (approx. 4% formaldehyde)
Shelf Life
(Expiry date on the label.)
Physical Property
Flash Point
185 °F
85 °C
Molecule Details
Application
Case containers are polypropylene with white leak-proof lids and are partially prefilled with 10% NBF. Case sizes are 48x15 ml, 24x60 ml and 24x120 ml.
Popular general purpose histological fixative.
Physical form
Neutral buffered solution
Case containers are polypropylene with white leak-proof lids and are partially prefilled with 10% NBF. Case sizes are 48x15 ml, 24x60 ml and 24x120 ml.
Popular general purpose histological fixative.
Physical form
Neutral buffered solution
Molecular Spectra
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