Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-03-20
Product name
FORMALDEHYDE, <25%
Product Synonyms
Formaldehyde solution; Formalin; Morbicid Acid
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
[RU]
supplier name
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc
Emergency telephone
Outside USA - +1 (703) 527-3887 collect calls accepted
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
GEO Specialty Chemicals, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
safety-data-sheet-fp@geosc.com
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H371
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H371
May cause damage to organs
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 2 - (H371) EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Physical state Color
Appearance/Odor
liquid colorless clear pungent
2.2 Label elements
DANGER
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause cancer. May cause damage to organs.
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use personal protective equipment as required. 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.
Response
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
Storage
Store locked up.
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Further information
Toxic to aquatic life
