Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
35-41
EC/CAS
67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
5-14
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
40-46
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-12-29
Product name
Formaldehyde solution 37-41%
Product Synonyms
Formalin; Formol; Methanal
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product contains one or more substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301+H311+H331, H314, H317, H335, H341, H350, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301+H311+H331
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
No hazards identified
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Category 1 Corrosion
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified ______________________________________________________________________________________________
2.2 Label elements
Skull and Crossbones
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled H350 - May cause cancer H370 - Causes damage to organs H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Combustible liquid
Precautionary statements
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards No hazards identified Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Category 1 Environmental hazards No hazards identified