Formaldehyde solution 37%

Fisher Scientific Company

Revision date : 2025-12-18

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Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 2
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

7732-18-5

Name of the chemical

Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O

Concentration

45-48

EC/CAS

50-00-0

Name of the chemical

Formaldehyde

Concentration

37-40

General Information

Version

9

Revision date

2025-12-18

Product name

Formaldehyde solution 37%

Product Synonyms

Formalin; Methanal; Methylene oxide; Oxymethane; Formic aldehyde; Methyl aldehyde

Emergency telephone

800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS05 GHS06 GHS08

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific Company

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H314, H317, H335, H336, H341, H350, H370, H372

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer Causes damage to organs Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment Keep cool Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Take action to prevent static discharges Use non-sparking tools

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Skin Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Ingestion Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified

Other hazards

Poison, may be fatal or cause blindness if swallowed. Vapor harmful. CANNOT BE MADE NON-POISONOUS. WARNING. Reproductive Harm - https://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous according to [US] OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200, 2024) Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute oral toxicity Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS), Optic nerve. Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Kidney, Liver, Heart, spleen, Blood.

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