SAFETY DATA SHEET

Formalin 2%/Picric Acid 0.02% Solution, Sodium Phosphate Buffered

Version 1Last reviewed 27 November 2024Catalogue: 15956, EMS15956

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
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

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: None
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

Fire: 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