F5554

Formalin, 10%, Neutral Buffered, Wintergreen Scented

histological fixative, pH 6.9-7.1

• Synonym(s): Formaldehyde, Methanal
• UNSPSC Code: 12171500
• NACRES: NA.47

Properties

• shelf life: Expiry date on the label.
• color: colorless
• pH: 6.90-7.10
• application(s): hematology; histology
• storage temp.: room temp

Description

General description

10% Neutral buffered formalin (NBF) is the most commonly used fixative for light microscopy. 10% NBF is well suited for large throughput laboratories and requires a relatively short period of fixation, but can also be used for the long-term storage of tissue. Formalin fixation is thought to form between the aldehydes and the proteins, creating a gel, thus retaining cellular constituents in their in vivo relationship.

Application

Formalin, 10%, Neutral Buffered, Wintergreen Scented has been used as a fixative in transformation and tumorigenicity assay and in immunohistostaining.

Intended for use as a general purpose histological fixative. Wintergreen oil has been added to the standard formulation to provide a wintergreen scent.

Other Notes

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Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H302 + H332,H317,H341,H350
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P302 + P352 - P304 + P340 + P312 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Carc. 1B - Muta. 2 - Skin Sens. 1
• Storage Class Code: 6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
• WGK: WGK 3
• Flash Point(F): Not applicable
• Flash Point(C): Not applicable
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves