Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-791-2/7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
>=25%
General Information
Revision date
2020-12-27
Product name
Paraformaldehyde, 32% w/v aqueous solution, methanol free
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1865 407333, +44 (0) 1235 239670, +356 2395 2000, +357 2240 5611
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Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
uktech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H332, H311, H314, H317, H318, H332, H335, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 (H341) Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Hazard statements
see section 16 H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower