MSDS 10 Neutral Buffered Formalin.pdf

This document is a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for Formalin 10% Fixative, Neutral-Buffered, a chemical product from bioWORLD intended for research and laboratory use only. The product contains 10% formaldehyde and is classified as a flammable liquid with multiple health hazards, including acute toxicity, skin/eye irritation, and carcinogenicity.

Key safety details include the requirement for government-approved safety glasses, gloves, and protective clothing when handling, with strict guidance to avoid skin/eye contact, inhalation, and ingestion. The product is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by IARC and known to be a human carcinogen by NTP and OSHA. Storage recommendations specify keeping the product in a closed, airtight container in an arid, ventilated environment, and it is incompatible with strong bases, acids, oxidizing agents, and several other chemical classes. The safety sheet emphasizes proper protective measures, potential health risks, and the importance of following industrial hygiene practices when using the product.