Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-791-2/7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
84-85
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
(SCL's
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2024-04-26
Product name
Paraformaldehyde, 15% w/v aq. soln., methanol free
CAS No.
50-00-0
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H312+H332, H312, H315, H317, H319, H332, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
According to GB-CLP Regulations UK SI 2019/720 and UK SI 2020/1567
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) 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)
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 H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Contains
Formaldehyde (CAS# 50-00-0)
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Additional EU labelling Restricted to professional users
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
