Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
231-791-2/7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
84-85
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
>=25%
General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2025-05-07
Product name
Paraformaldehyde, 16% w/v aqueous solution
CAS No.
50-00-0
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher (Kandel) GmbH
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H312+H332, H312, H315, H317, H319, H332, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 (H312) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 (H341) Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
Contains
Formaldehyde (CAS# 50-00-0)
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Additional EU labelling Restricted to professional users
2.3 Other hazards
This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Physical hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 (H312) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 (H341) Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
