Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
10-25%
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
2.5-10%
General Information
Revision date
2015-08-01
Product name
Formaldehyde 24%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No further relevant information available
Emergency telephone
Environment Health & Safety department
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials B.V
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
jtbaker.nl@avantormaterials.com, pawel.skiba@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H312, H315, H317, H319, H332, H341, H350, H371
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. STOT SE 2 H371 May cause damage to organs. Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
EU Classification
Directive 67/548/EEC or Directive 1999/45/EC T; Toxic R23/24/25: Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Xn; Harmful R40-68/20/21/22 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. Harmful possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Xi; Irritant R36/37/38: Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. Xi; Sensitising R43: May cause sensitisation by skin contact. · Information concerning particular hazards for human and environment: void
Classification system
The classification is in line with current EC lists. It is expanded, however, by information from technical literature and by information furnished by supplier companies.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 The product is classified and labelled according to the CLP regulation. (Contd. on page 2) GB (Contd. of page 1)
Hazard pictograms
GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Formaldehyde methanol
Hazard statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H371 May cause damage to organs.
Precautionary statements
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P405 Store locked up.
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable *
