Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
30525-89-4
Name of the chemical
Paraformaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2014-06-17
Product name
Paraformaldehyde
CAS No.
30525-89-4
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
EMD Millipore Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H302, H302+H332, H315, H317, H319, H332, H335, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation, H332 Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral, H302 Carcinogenicity, Category 2, H351 Skin irritation, Category 2, H315 Eye irritation, Category 2, H319 Skin sensitization, Category 1, H317 Flammable solid, Category 2, H228 Specific target organ systemic toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system, H335 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H228 Flammable solid. H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary statements
P280 Wear protective gloves. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use sand for extinction.
2.3 Other hazards
This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). This information is based on 29 CFR 1910.1200 criteria prior to adoption of the GHS and may deviate from the GHS information.
Other hazards
None known.
