Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
30525-89-4
Name of the chemical
Paraformaldehyde
Concentration
>10-≤25%
General Information
Revision date
2024-12-23
Product name
Paraformaldehyde 20% 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, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS08 health hazard Respiratory sensitisation – Category 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled GHS07 Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye damage/irritation – Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) – H335 May cause respiratory irritation Category 3 Flammable liquids – Category 4 H227 Combustible liquid Contd. of page 1)
2.2 Label elements
The product is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
Paraformaldehyde (>10-≤25 %)
Hazard statements
Combustible liquid. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear respiratory protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Store locked up. 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 Respiratory sensitisation – Category 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. GHS07 Skin corrosion/irritation – Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye damage/irritation – Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) – H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Category 3 Flammable liquids – Category 4 H227 Combustible liquid. (Contd. of page 1)
