Formaldehyde 37%, USP 4L

Hawkins, Inc

Revision date : 2025-08-08

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GHS06 GHS08 GHS05 GHS07
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

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

GHS05 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08 M004 M008 M009 M010 M013 M017 M026

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

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