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
N/A
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
37%
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
10-15%
General Information
Revision date
2019-01-11
Product name
FORMALDEHYDE SOLN 37 % USP
Product Synonyms
Formaldehyde 37%; Formalin; Morbicid Acid; Methylene Oxide; Methyl Aldehyde
supplier name
Decatur, AL 35601
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Letco Medical, LLC
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H290, H301, H314, H317, H330, H351, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Acute toxicity - Oral (Category 3), Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Category 1), Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1 Category
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
1B), Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), Skin sensitization (Category 1), Carcinogenicity (Category 2), or Mixture Specif ic target organ toxicity (single exposure) (Category 1), Flammable liquid (Category 3), Corrosive to metals (Category 1)
Signal word
Danger H226 Flammable liquid and vapour H290 May be corrosive to metals H301 Toxic if swallowed H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Hazard statements
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H330 Fatal if inhaled H351 Suspected of causing cancer H370 Causes damage to organs
Hazard pictograms
P201 Obtain special instructions bef ore use. P202 Do not handle until all saf ety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away f rom heat/sparks/open f lames/hot surf aces – No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P260 Do not breathe dust/f ume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P261 Avoid breathing dust/f ume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly af ter 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/f ace protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required. P284 Wear respiratory protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with soap and water. IF ON SKIN (or hair) Remove/Take of f immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin P303+P361+P353 with water/shower. IF INHALED Remove victim to f resh air and keep at rest in a position comf ortable f or P304+P340 breathing. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water f or several minutes. Remove contact lenses if P305+P351+P338 present and easy to do. continue rinsing. P307+P311 IF exposed Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Precautionary statements
P330 Rinse mouth. P333+P313 If skin irritation or a rash occurs Get medical advice/attention. P334 Immerse in cool water/wrap in wet bandages. P363 Wash contaminated clothing bef ore reuse. P370+P378 In case of f ire Use f or extinction. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage. P403+P235 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep cool. P403+P233 Store in a well ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in a corrosive resistant container with a resistant inner liner. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.3 Other hazards
Hazardous: Formaldehyde CAS No 50-00+0 Weight-% 37 EC No. 200-001-8. Methanol CAS No 67-56-1 Weight 10-15 EC 200-659-6 Non-Hazardous: Water CAS No. 7732-18-5 Weight-% Balance EC No 231-791-2. Ingredient(s) with Unknown No data available Toxicity