Formaldehyde/Zinc Fixative

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Formaldehyde/Zinc Fixative

Other Names

Not available.

Product Number(s)

15675-01, 15675-04, EMS15675-01, EMS15675-04

CAS Number

Not available

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
• Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
• Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
• If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
• IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• Specific treatment (see on this label).
• Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• Store locked up.
• Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

If exposed or concerned get medical advice/attention.

Ingestion

If exposed or concerned get medical advice/attention.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Skin

Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult doctor.

Inhalation

Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for 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. Then consult a doctor.

Other Information

• Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
• Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
• In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

6. Accidental Release Measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Not required.

Environmental precautions

Dilute with plenty of 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.

Conditions for safe storage

Keep container tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

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

Not available.

Body protection

Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.

Respiratory protection

In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Colourless liquid

Odour

Pungent

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

23hPa at 20°C

Density

Not determined.

Boiling Point

Undetermined

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

Flash Point

Not applicable

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not determined

Ignition Temperature

Not determined

Formula

Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

Not available.

Chemical stability

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

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

Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

Not available

Inhalation

Sensitisation possible through skin contact.

Toxicity and irritation

• Toxic
• Irritant
• Carcinogenic
• Carcinogenic categories
• IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer): 50-00-0 formaldehyde 1
• NTP (National Toxicology Program): 50-00-0 formaldehyde K
• OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration): 50-00-0 formaldehyde
• Alternative sources for toxicological information: No non-standard sources for toxicological information where used.

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

not known to be hazardous to water.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

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

No

Special precautions for users

Not applicable.

Additional information

Not applicable.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

50-00-0 Formaldehyde S2, S6, S10

Other Information

• Sara
• Section 355 (extremely hazardous substances):
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde
• Section 313 (Specific toxic chemical listings):
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde
• TSCA (Toxic Substances Control Act):
• 7732-18-5 Deionised Water, Reagent Grade A.C.S. ACTIVE
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde ACTIVE
• Hazardous Air Pollutants
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde
• Proposition 65
• Chemicals known to cause cancer: 50-00-0 formaldehyde
• Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for females: None of the ingredients is listed.
• Chemicals known to cause reproductive toxicity for males: None of the ingredients is listed.
• Chemicals known to cause developmental toxicity: None of the ingredients is listed.
• Carcinogenic categories
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde B1
• TLV (Threshold Limit Value)
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde A2
• NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde
• GHS label elements The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS).
• Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in this preparation.
• Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

5 May 2026

Comments

• Abbreviations and acronyms:
• ADR: Accord relatif au transport international des marchandises dangereuses par route (European Agreement Concerning the International
• Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road)
• IMDG: International Maritime Code for Dangerous Goods
• DOT: US Department of Transportation
• IATA: International Air Transport Association
• EINECS: European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances
• ELINCS: European List of Notified Chemical Substances
• CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service (division of the American Chemical Society)
• NFPA: National Fire Protection Association (USA)
• HMIS: Hazardous Materials Identification System (USA)
• VOC: Volatile Organic Compounds (USA, EU)
• LC50: Lethal concentration, 50 percent
• LD50: Lethal dose, 50 percent
• PBT: Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic
• vPvB: very Persistent and very Bioaccumulative
• NIOSH: National Institute for Occupational Safety
• OSHA: Occupational Safety Health
• TLV: Threshold Limit Value
• PEL: Permissible Exposure Limit
• REL: Recommended Exposure Limit
• Sensitization - skin 1: Skin sensitisation - Category 1
• Germ cell mutagenicity 2: Germ cell mutagenicity - Category 2
• Carcinogenicity 1A: Carcinogenicity - Category 1A

References

EMS SDS "FORMALDEHYDE ZINC FIXATIVE" 10/09/2020 https://www.emsdiasum.com/docs/technical/msds/15675-01.pdf