10% Neutral Buffered Formalin Safety Data Sheet according to Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 58 / Monday, March 26, 2012 / Rules and Regulations Chronic symptoms: May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. May produce an allergic reaction. Indication Of Any Immediate Medical Attention And Special Treatment Needed If exposed or concerned, get medical advice and attention. SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media Special Hazards Arising From The Substance Or Mixture Advice For Firefighters Precautionary measures fire: Exercise caution when fighting any chemical fire. Firefighting instructions: Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers. Protection during firefighting: Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection. Hazardous Combustion Products: Carbon oxides (CO, CO2). Formaldehyde. Oxygen from the air can oxidize formaldehyde to formic acid, especially when heated. Formic acid is corrosive. Reference To Other Sections Refer to section 9 for flammability properties. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment And Emergency Procedures General measures: Do NOT breathe (vapor, mist, gas). Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. For Non-Emergency Personnel Protective equipment: Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Emergency procedures: Evacuate unnecessary personnel. For Emergency Personnel Protective equipment: Use appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE). Emergency procedures: Ventilate area. Environmental Precautions Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Methods And Material For Containment And Cleaning Up For containment: Absorb and/or contain spill with inert material, then place in suitable container. Methods for cleaning up: Clear up spills immediately and dispose of waste safely. Reference To Other Sections See heading 8, exposure controls and personal protection. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions For Safe Handling Hygiene measures: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking, or smoking and again when leaving work. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Suitable extinguishing media: Dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2). Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do not use a heavy water stream. Use of heavy stream of water may spread fire. Fire hazard: Not considered flammable but will burn at high temperatures (>93°C, 199.9°F). Explosion hazard: Heat may build pressure, rupturing closed containers, spreading fire and increasing risk of burns and injuries. Reactivity: Strong oxidizing agents, caustics, strong alkalies, isocyanates, anhydrides, oxides, and inorganic acids. Formaldehyde reacts with hydrochloric acid to form the potent carcinogen, bis-chloromethyl ether. Formaldehyde reacts with nitrogen dioxide, nitromethane, perchloric acid and aniline, or peroxyformic acid to yield explosive compounds. A violent reaction occurs when formaldehyde is mixed with strong oxidizers. Storage conditions: Store in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container closed when not in use. Store locked up. August 19, 2015 SDSJ0552 Series 3 of 13
