Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
5-25
General Information
Revision date
2017-04-25
Product name
Formaldehyde 16%, (Paraformaldehyde 16%)
Chemical name
Not Applicable
CAS No.
50-00-0
REACH No
is
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as laboratory reagent, Scientific research and development
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not for consumer use
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887, +1 703-741-5970, +(353)-19014670, +(44)-870-8200418
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Company Information
company name
LIFE TECHNOLOGIES EUROPE BV
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
MSDS@lifetech.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H312, H315, H317, H319, H332, H335, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical hazards
Not Hazardous
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute inhalation toxicity Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Skin sensitiser Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - Single exposure Category 3
Environmental hazards
Not Hazardous
2.2 Label elements
Labelling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H312 - Harmful in contact with skin H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H332 - Harmful if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable
