SAFETY DATA SHEET
Formalin 2%/Picric Acid 0.02% Solution, Sodium Phosphate Buffered
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Formalin 2%/Picric Acid 0.02% Solution, Sodium Phosphate Buffered
Other Names:
-
Product Number(s):
15956, EMS15956
CAS Number:
-
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia

(07) 4773 9444
www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia

(07) 4773 9444
www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer.
GHS07
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H340 May cause genetic defects
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
H350 May cause cancer
Precautionary Statement(s)
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.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water.
P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
No data
Human Health
Inhalation:
No further relevant information available
Ingestion:
No further relevant information available
Eyes:
Avoid contact with the skin and eyes
Skin:
Avoid contact with the skin. Sensitization possible through skin contact.
Environment
Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Formaldehyde
50-00-0
≤2.5%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
No further relevant information available
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment.
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
Mouth respiratory protective device
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
No special requirements.
Keep receptacle tightly sealed
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
50-00-0 Formaldehyde
2 ppm
0.12 mg/m³
0.3 ppm
0.37 mg/m³
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Protective gloves - The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Body protection
Protective gloves
Respiratory protection
Keep respiratory protective device available.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Colourless liquid
Odour
Mild
pH
at 20 °C (68 °F): 7.2
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)
Density
Not determined
Boiling Point
100 °C (212 °F)
Melting Point
0 °C (32 °F)
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting.
Formula
Solvent content:
· Organic solvents: 2.0 %
· Water: 98.0 %
· VOC content: 2.00 %
838.2 g/l / 7.00 lb/gal
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
Stable under normal working lab conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
50-00-0 formaldehyde
Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
No irritating effect
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes
Ingestion
No irritating effect
Inhalation
No irritating effect
Toxicity and irritation
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Harmful
Irritant
Carcinogenic.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.

UN Number
Void
Proper shipping name
Void
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
Void
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
Not applicable
Additional information
Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Not applicable
Other Information
Not applicable
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
27 November 2024
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship
References
No Data
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