EK Industries 10% Formalin Routine Histology Tissue Fixative is a convenient, ready-to-use Neutral, Phosphate Buffered Formalin (NBF) fixative. Manufactured using high-purity reagent-grade water and precisely buffered to a pH of 6.95 - 7.05, this fixative ensures reliable performance. The multi-stage filtration process eliminates particulate contamination, and the AFIP formulation makes it appropriate for use in tissue processors.
Features:
- Manufactured with high-purity water
- Precisely buffered to pH 6.95 - 7.05
- Produced using traditional AFIP formulation
- Multi-stage filtration process eliminates particulate contamination
Contents:
Water (CAS 7732-18-5), Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0), Methyl alcohol (CAS 67-56-1), Sodium phosphate, dibasic (CAS 7558-79-4), Sodium phosphate, monobasic (7558-80-7)
Danger:
- Harmful if inhaled.
- Causes skin irritation.
- Causes serious eye damage.
- May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- May cause cancer.
- Causes damage to organs.
- Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statements - Prevention
- Obtain special instructions before use
- Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
- Use personal protective equipment as required
- Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
- Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
- Wear protective gloves
- Do not breathe fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
- Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
Precautionary Statements - Response
- If exposed or concerned: Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician
- If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a Poison Center or doctor/physician
- If on skin: Wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
- If Inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a Poison Center or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.
- In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction
Storage & Disposal:
- Store locked up in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Formaldehyde is a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
For laboratory / in-vitro diagnostic use only.