MSDS 10 Neutral Buffered Formalin.pdf

This document is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Formalin 10% Fixative, Neutral-Buffered, produced by Genelinx International Inc. dba bioWORLD. The product is intended for research and laboratory use only and contains 10% formaldehyde. Key hazard information includes classification as a flammable liquid (Category 4) with acute toxicity, skin irritation, and potential carcinogenicity. The product is considered carcinogenic to humans by IARC and known as a human carcinogen by NTP and OSHA.

Safety precautions include using government-approved safety glasses, gloves, and appropriate protective clothing, ensuring proper ventilation, and avoiding skin/eye contact or inhalation. The SDS provides comprehensive guidance on first aid measures, handling, storage, and disposal, emphasizing the need to prevent environmental release and follow industrial hygiene practices. The product has a flash point of 85°C and is stored in a closed container in an arid, ventilated environment. Notably, the California Proposition 65 warns that the product contains a chemical known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.