Formaldehyde (HCOH) is one of the most familiar and effective fixatives. Formaldehyde fixation is suitable for nearly all types of histological tissue, as well as calcified deposits, bone, cartilage, nervous system specimens. The fixation of the histological specimen material of human or animal origin is commonly performed in a 4% or 10% Formaldehyde solution. Chemically, the 4 % Formaldehyde solution equals a 10 % Formalin solution. This Formaldehyde solution 4% is a ready-to-use working solution that is stabilized with phosphate buffer to protect tissue structures. The development of formic acid will be effective prevented. It is an IVD registered and CE certified product and can be applied for diagnostical purposes.
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Product Information
HS Code
3822 00 00
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Applications
Application
Ready-to-use fixing solution
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point
100 °C (1013 hPa)
Density
1.017 g/cm3 (20 °C)
pH value
6.7 - 7.1 (H₂O)
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)
H350: May cause cancer. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Precautionary Statement(s)
P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P280: Wear protective gloves. P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P308 + P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Signal Word
Danger
Storage class
6.1 D Non combustible, acute toxicity cat. 3 / toxic or substances with chronic effects
WGK
WGK 3 highly hazardous to water
Disposal
28 Aqueous solutions: Container D.
Safety Information
Hazard Symbols
Toxic
Categories of danger
harmful, carcinogenic, sensitizing
R Phrase
R 45-20/21/22-68-43 May cause cancer.Also harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.Possible risk of irreversible effects.May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
S Phrase
S 53-36/37-45 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Toxic