Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
37
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
9-15
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
Balance
General Information
Revision date
2025-08-08
Product name
Formaldehyde 37%, USP 4L
Product Synonyms
Formalin
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Industrial, Manufacturing or Laboratory use
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, +1 703-741-5970
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Hawkins, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@hawkinsinc.com, customer.service@hawkinsinc.com
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H314, H317, H330, H335, H341, H350, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category 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 Category 1 Causes damage to the following organs: Eyes Category 3 Target organ effects: Respiratory irritation Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Label elements Danger Hazard statements Combustible liquid Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin Fatal if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Corrosive to the respiratory tract May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of causing genetic defects May cause cancer Causes damage to organs May cause respiratory irritation Precautionary Statements - Prevention Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapors and spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Precautionary Statements - Response Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting Precautionary Statements - Storage Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations as applicable.
Further information
Toxic to aquatic life.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category 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 Category 1 Causes damage to the following organs: Eyes. Category 3 Target organ effects: Respiratory irritation. Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable