Formaldehyde, solution 37%

Fisher Scientific UK

Revision date : 2024-04-20

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GHS06 GHS08 GHS05
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

50-00-0

Name of the chemical

Formaldehyde

Concentration

35-41

EC/CAS

7732-18-5

Name of the chemical

Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O

Concentration

40-46

General Information

Version

6

Revision date

2024-04-20

Product name

Formaldehyde, solution 37%

Product Synonyms

Formalin; Formol; Methanal

supplier name

Fisher Scientific UK

Emergency telephone

001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS05 GHS06 GHS08

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)

H227, H301+H311+H331, H314, H317, H335, H341, H350, H370, H401

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless Irritating pungent Emergency Overview Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. Toxic to aquatic life. Combustible liquid. May cause respiratory irritation. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 4 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 Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 - Combustible liquid H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H370 - Causes damage to organs H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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 P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Combustible material.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if inhaled. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. May cause respiratory irritation. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.

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