10% Formalin

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETAccording to ANSI Z400.1-1998/ISO 11014-1:1994Para-Pak ® 10% Formalin and Para-Pak ®ULTRA 10% Formalin - 90041. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKINGProduct Type Fixative - 9004Product NamePara-Pak ® 10% Formalin and Para-Pak ® ULTRA 10% FormalinCatalogue Number(s) 900412, 980412Manufacturer, importer, supplier Meridian Bioscience, Inc. 3471 River Hills Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45244 U.S.A.(513) 271-3700EMERGENCY TELEPHONE CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300NUMBER2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTSCAS Chemical Name % Weight ACGIH* ACGIH* OSHA*50-00-0 Formaldehyde 4 N/A N/A N/A67-56-1 Methyl alcohol 1 250 ppm STEL 200 ppm TWA 200 ppm TWA;260 mg/m3 TWA* ACGIH - Occupational Exposure Limits - STELs* ACGIH - Occupational Exposure Limits - TWAs* OSHA - Final PELs - Time Weighted Averages (TWAs)3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATIONEmergency Overview:● Use all necessary personal protection when handling this material.Eye contact Rinse eyes and under the eyelids immediately with plenty of water for at least 15minutes. If eye irritation persists, seek medical attention.Skin contactProlonged or repeated exposure may cause irritation.Inhalation:Harmful by inhalation. Avoid breathing vapors or mists.Ingestion:If swallowed or if symptoms persist, seek prompt medical attention. Call aphysician or Poison Control Center immediately.General adviceShow this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. May cause sensitizationby inhalation and skin contact. As with any chemical, use caution when handling.Properties affecting health Cancer agent suspect.Principle Routes of Exposure Absorption, inhalation, and ingestion4. FIRST AID MEASURESGeneral advice● Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance● May cause sensitization by skin contact.● Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothingSkin contact● Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of waterEye contact ● Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15minutes● If eye irritation persists, seek medical attentionInhalation:● Move to fresh air.● If exposure symptoms persist, seek medical attention.Ingestion:● If swallowed or if symptoms persist, seek prompt medical attention.● Call a physician or Poison Control Center immediately1 of 4

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Para-Pak ® 10% Formalin and Para-Pak ® ULTRA 10% Formalin - 9004Notes to physician● Treat symptomatically5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURESFlash point > 105 C (221 F)Suitable extinguishing media● carbon dioxide (CO2)● water spray● alcohol-resistant foam● dry chemicalExtinguishing media which must not be used for ● No information availablesafety reasonsSpecial protective equipment for firefighters● As in any fire, wear self-contained breathingapparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH(approved or equivalent) and full protective gearSpecific methods● No information available6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURESPersonal precautionsEnvironmental precautionsMethods for cleaning up● Ensure adequate ventilation● No special environmental precautions required● Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. dry sand or earth), then place in achemical waste container● After cleaning, flush away traces with water7. HANDLING AND STORAGEHandlingSafe handling adviceStorageTechnicalmeasures/PrecautionsIncompatible products● Do not breathe vapours or spray mist. Ensure that ventilation is adequatebefore using this product.● Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Take necessary personal protectiveprecautions before using this product.● Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well ventilatied areaaway from incompatible substances.● Avoid strong bases● Oxidizing agent8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTIONEngineering measuresPersonal protective equipmentHand protectionEye protectionRespiratory protectionSkin and body protectionHygiene measuresEnvironmental exposurecontrols● Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas● Wear appropriate protective gloves● Avoid contact with eyes● Wear tightly fitting safety goggles or safety glasses with side-shields● When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they mustuse appropriate certified respirators● Light weight protective clothing to protect exposed skin● Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice● Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs● No information available9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIESGeneral Information2 of 4:

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Para-Pak ® 10% Formalin and Para-Pak ® ULTRA 10% Formalin - 9004FormOdorColorLiquid.Pungent.Colorless.Important Health Safety and Environmental InformationpH 7.00 (6.80 to 7.20)Boiling point/range (210 F) 99°CFlash point (> 221 F) 105°CWater solubilitySoluble.10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITYStabilityConditions to avoidMaterials to avoidHazardous decompositionproductsPolymerizationStable under normal conditions.Extremes of temperature and direct sunlightIncompatible with strong bases. Oxidizing agent.None under normal use.Polymerization does not occur.11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATIONAcute toxicityComponent InformationProduct InformationLD50/dermal/rat =LD50/oral/rat =Chronic toxicitycarcinogenic effectsmutagenic effectsReproductive toxicityTarget Organ EffectsNo information availableNo information availableAvoid repeated exposure.Cancer agent suspect.No information available.No information available.No information available.12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATIONComponent InformationCAS Chemical Name % Weight ACGIH*50-00-0 Formaldehyde 4 N/A67-56-1 Methyl alcohol 1 200 ppm TWA* ACGIH - Occupational Exposure Limits - TWA'sEcotoxicity effectsNo information available13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONSWaste from residues / unusedproductsContaminated packagingFurther informationIn accordance with local and national regulations.Empty containers should be rinsed and disposed of as appropriate for glass and plasticcontainers.14. TRANSPORT INFORMATIONDOTUN-NoNot required3 of 4:

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Para-Pak ® 10% Formalin and Para-Pak ® ULTRA 10% Formalin - 9004Hazard ClassProper shipping namePacking groupSubsidiary RiskDescriptionNot applicableNot applicableNot applicablePara-Pak ® 10% Formalin and Para-Pak ® ULTRA 10% FormalinIATAUN-NoHazard ClassProper shipping namePacking groupSubsidiary RiskDescriptionNot requiredNot applicableNot applicableNot applicablePara-Pak ® 10% Formalin and Para-Pak ® ULTRA 10% Formalin15. REGULATORY INFORMATIONU.S. InventoriesCAS Chemical Name % Weight TSCA*50-00-0 Formaldehyde 4 N/A67-56-1 Methyl alcohol 1 N/A* TSCA - (Toxic Substances Control Act) - Export NotificationInternational InventoriesCAS Chemical Name % Weight EINECS* DSL - Canada* ENCS*50-00-0 Formaldehyde 4 200-001-8 Present 2-48267-56-1 Methyl alcohol 1 200-659-6 Present 2-201* EINECS - EINECS* DSL - Canada - Domestic Substances List (DSL)* ENCS - Japan Existing and New Chemical Substances (ENCS)16. OTHER INFORMATIONPREPARED ON 03/09/2009The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be usedonly as a guide. Meridian Bioscience, Inc. shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handlingor from contact with the above product.End of Safety Data Sheet4 of 4