Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
30525-89-4
Name of the chemical
Paraformaldehyde
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2021-06-23
Product name
Paraformaldehyde
Substance name
Paraformaldehyde
CAS No.
30525-89-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Use as laboratory reagent, Manufacture of substances
supplier name
Polysciences
Emergency telephone
1-800-255-3924
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Polysciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@polysciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H302, H315, H319, H335, H351, H370, H402, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Flammable solids Category 2 Flammable solid Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Harmful if swallowed Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Causes serious eye irritation Carcinogenicity Category 2 Suspected of causing cancer Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category May cause respiratory irritation 3, Respiratory tract irritation Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard Harmful to aquatic life Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Category 3
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labeling
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Flammable solid Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer Causes damage to organs Harmful to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking 02/27/2026 EN (English US) Page 1 Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
Other hazards which do not result in classification
No additional information available
Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Flammable solids Category 2 Flammable solid Acute toxicity (oral) Category 4 Harmful if swallowed Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Causes skin irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2A Causes serious eye irritation Carcinogenicity Category 2 Suspected of causing cancer Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category Causes damage to organs 1 Specific target organ toxicity – Single exposure, Category May cause respiratory irritation 3, Respiratory tract irritation Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Acute Hazard Harmful to aquatic life Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment – Chronic Hazard Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Category 3
