Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyd (605/2014)
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
231-791-2
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2015-08-20
Product name
FORMALDEHYDE 38%
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory use manufacture of substances
supplier name
Polysciences, Inc
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Polysciences, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302+H312, H318, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302+H312
Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
NFPA Rating Hazard Overview Causes eye burns. Causes skin, eye and respiratory tract irritation. Harmful if inhaled, absorbed through skin or swallowed. Suspect cancer hazard.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Carcinogen Category 2 Serious Eye Damage Category 1C Skin Irritant Cat 2, Acute Inhalation Cat 4, Eye Irritation Cat 2B Skin Irritant Cat 2, Acute Oral Toxicity Cat 4, Acute Inhalation Cat 4, Danger Hazard and Precautionary Statements H302 + H312 Harmful if swallowed or, in contact with skin or if inhaled H318 Causes serious eye damage. H351 Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routs of exposure cause the hazard>. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P280A Wear protective gloves P285 In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection. P301D IF SWALLOWED, induce vomiting as directed by medical personnel. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P305 IF IN EYES: P305B IF IN EYES, Separate eyelids with finger tips. P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulations
Hazard statements
These ratings are private assesments of the properties of the material using the ANSI/NFPA 704 Standard. Additional information can be found by consulting in the NFPA published ratings lists (List 325 and List 49). If no data is listed the information is not available. Health Flammability Reactivity 3 2 0