Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
93.5 4
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
2.5
EC/CAS
30525-89-4
Name of the chemical
Paraformaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Version
1.6
Revision date
2023-11-13
Product name
Paraformaldehyde solution 4% in PBS
Product Synonyms
Paraformaldehyde solution 4% in PBS also known as 4% Formaldehyde in PBS, Polyoxymethylene mixture
CAS No.
30525-89-4
Emergency telephone
+1.800.2436.2255
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
scbt@scbt.com, europe@scbt.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H313, H317, H332, H341, H350, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Regulation (EC) No 2020/878 Acute toxicity - Oral Acute toxicity - Dermal Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 - (H302) Category 5 - (H313) Category 4 - (H332) Skin sensitization Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1 - (H317) Category 2 - (H341) Carcinogenicity Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1B - (H350) Category 3 - (H412) Label Elements Contains Formaldehyde
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H332 - Harmful if inhaled H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 - Harmful if swallowed
Precautionary statements
P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P321 - Specific treatment (see Emergency Phone Number on this label) P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P281 - Use personal protective equipment as required P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical P405 - Store locked up P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Other hazards
Harmful to aquatic life General Hazards Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Regulation (EC) No 2020/878 Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 - (H302) Acute toxicity - Dermal Category 5 - (H313) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Gases) Category 4 - (H332) Acute toxicity - Inhalation (Vapors) Category 4 - (H332) Skin sensitization Category 1 - (H317) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 - (H341) Carcinogenicity Category 1B - (H350) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 - (H412) 2.2. Label Elements