Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
18-20
EC/CAS
231-791-2/7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
74-76
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
7-8 25-39
General Information
Revision date
2015-03-06
Product name
Formaldehyde solution (20%)
Product Synonyms
None
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H312, H315, H317, H319, H331, H335, H341, H350, H371
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 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
EU Classification
Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
Hazard pictograms
T - Toxic C - Corrosive
R-phrase(s)
R45 - May cause cancer R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact R34 - Causes burns R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin For the full text of the R-phrases and H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H331 - Toxic if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H371 - May cause damage to organs
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove 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 P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower Additional EU labelling Restricted to professional users
