Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
>=30-<50
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
>=10-<20 603-001-
General Information
Version
6.12
Revision date
2024-11-08
Product name
Formaldehyde solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For R&D use only. Not for pharmaceutical, household or other uses
Emergency telephone
+61 1800 800 097, +61 2 9037 2994
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Company Information
company name
Merck Life Science Pty 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)
H301+H311, H314, H317, H330, H335, H341, H350, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311
Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330 Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3), H311 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Skin sensitization (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 1), Eyes, Central nervous system, H370 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs (Eyes, Central nervous system).
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapors. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P311 IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Restricted to professional users.
Other hazards
- none
