Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-07-0
Name of the chemical
Acetaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
109-99-9
Name of the chemical
Tetrahydrofuran (618/2012)
Concentration
>=70-<90
General Information
Version
6.8
Revision date
2026-04-16
Product name
Acetaldehyde solution
CAS No.
75-07-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+64 9 801 0034
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
customersupport.anz@merckgroup.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302, H315, H319, H335, H336, H340, H351, H361, H373
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Reproductive toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ tox- icity - single exposure Category 3 (Respiratory system, Central nervous sys- tem) Specific target organ tox- icity - repeated exposure Category 2
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H340 May cause genetic defects. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemi- cal or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
May form explosive peroxides. Photosensitizer. May form explosive peroxides. May form explosive peroxides.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 2 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation : Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye : Category 2 irritation Germ cell mutagenicity : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 2 Specific target organ tox- : Category 3 (Respiratory system, Central nervous sys- icity - single exposure tem) Specific target organ tox- : Category 2 icity - repeated exposure
