General Information
Revision date
2022-02-11
Product name
PARAFORMALDEHYDE 10% SOLUTION, EM GRADE
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No further relevant information available
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@emsdiasum.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H315, H319, H334
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS08 health hazard Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS) (Contd. of page 1)
Hazard pictograms
GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Paraformaldehyde
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Specific treatment (see on this label). IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray for extinction. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 health hazard Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.
