Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
30525-89-4
Name of the chemical
Paraformaldehyde
Concentration
4%
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2016-07-03
Product name
4% Paraformaldehyde in PBS
Emergency telephone
1-800-535-5053, 1-888-881-8691
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Company Information
company name
Boston BioProducts, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H315, H317, H318, H350, H370, H371, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H315
Causes skin irritation
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification in Accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS): Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H315 Causes skin irritation H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 Causes serious eye damage H350 May Cause cancer H370 Causes damage to organs. H371 May Cause damage to organs. H373 May cause damage to organs prolonged or repeated exposure Prevention, Response, Storage and Disposal Precautionary Statement(s) P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 + P351 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if P338 present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P321 Specific treatment (see. on this label). P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) H315 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 H317 Skin Sensitisation Category 1 H318 Serious eye damage Category 1 H350 Carcinogenicity Category 1A H370 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1 H371 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 2 H373 Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure Category 2