Paraformaldehyde, 16% w/v aqueous solution

Alfa Aesar

Revision date : 2020-12-27

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GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

7732-18-5

Name of the chemical

Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

231-791-2

Name of the chemical

Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O

Concentration

N/A

EC/CAS

200-001-8

Name of the chemical

Formaldehyd (605/2014)

Concentration

N/A

General Information

Revision date

2020-12-27

Product name

Paraformaldehyde, 16% w/v aqueous solution

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Department

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Company Information

company name

Alfa Aesar

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

uktech@alfa.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H312, H312+H332, H315, H317, H319, H332, H335, H341, H350

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H312

Harmful in contact with skin

Section 2

Physical hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Health hazards

Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 (H312) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 (H341) Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335)

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Hazard statements

see section 16 H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H312 + H332 - Harmful in contact with skin or if inhaled

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Additional EU labelling Restricted to professional users

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