Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2017-09-13
Product name
PARAFORMALDEHYDE 16% SOLUTION, EM GRADE
CAS No.
50-00-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sgkcck@aol.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302, H312, H315, H317, H318, H332, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carcinogenicity - Category 1A H350 May cause cancer. GHS05 Corrosion Serious Eye Damage - Category 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. GHS07 Acute Toxicity (Oral) - Category 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Toxicity (Dermal) – Category 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) - Category 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Skin Sensitizer - Category 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Flammable Liquids - Category 4 H227 Combustible liquid.
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS05 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
formaldehyde
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. · WHMIS-symbols: B3 - Combustible liquid D1B - Toxic material causing immediate and serious toxic effects D2A - Very toxic material causing other toxic effects
Precautionary statements
If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Specific measures (see on this label). Rinse mouth. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 2 Fire = 2 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 2 Fire = 2 FIRE REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0