Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
10-20
General Information
Revision date
2018-08-14
Product name
16% Formaldehyde Solution
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 703-527-3887, +1 703-741-5970, +(81)-345209637
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Life Technologies Corporation
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302+H312+H332, H315, H317, H319, H335, H341, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS - Classification
Signal word
Danger Hazard pictograms
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapours Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Mutagenicity Mutagenic category 2
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids GHS Physical Hazard Category Number Category 4
Environmental hazards
Not Hazardous Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H350 - May cause cancer H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace
Response
P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P362 + P364 - Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse P333 + P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P337 + P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Not applicable
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word Danger Hazard pictograms Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapours Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Skin sensitisation Category 1 Specific target organ systemic toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Mutagenicity Mutagenic category 2 Physical hazards GHS Physical Hazard Flammable liquids GHS Physical Hazard Category Number Category 4 Environmental Hazards Not Hazardous Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H350 - May cause cancer H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H335 - May cause respiratory irritation