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 a liquid chemical solution containing 10% formaldehyde, intended for research and laboratory use only. Key safety details include multiple hazard classifications: flammable liquid (Category 4), acute toxicity (Category 4), skin/eye irritation, and carcinogenicity, with formaldehyde specifically identified as carcinogenic to humans by IARC and NTP.

The safety data sheet provides comprehensive guidance on handling, storage, and emergency procedures. Critical precautions include using government-approved safety glasses, wearing protective gloves, ensuring proper ventilation, and avoiding direct skin/eye contact. The product is incompatible with strong bases, acids, oxidizing agents, and several other chemical classes. Recommended first aid measures cover inhalation, skin/eye contact, and ingestion scenarios, emphasizing immediate medical consultation for severe or persistent symptoms. The document includes regulatory information noting SARA Title III reporting requirements and California Proposition 65 warnings about cancer and reproductive harm risks.