Paraformaldehyde 20% Solution, EM Grade

Electron Microscopy Sciences

Revision date : 2018-10-31

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GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Revision date

2018-10-31

Product name

Paraformaldehyde 20% Solution, EM Grade

CAS No.

50-00-0

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Laboratory chemicals

Emergency telephone

1-800-424-9300 Contract CCN7661

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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, H319, H332, H341, H350

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Section 2

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 Health hazard Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. GHS07 Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled. Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

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 irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/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 must 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. Rinse mouth. 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. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. 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

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable US

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