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
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
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
Emergency telephone
Department
Icons in SDS
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