Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
35-41
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
5-15
EC/CAS
231-791-2/7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
40-46 <10%
General Information
Version
11
Revision date
2021-09-16
Product name
Formaldehyde solution
Product Synonyms
Formalin; Formol; Methanal
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001 (202) 483-7616, 01 809 2166, +356 2395 2000, +357 2240 5611
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Company Information
company name
Acros Organics BVBA
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)
H226, H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H314, H317, H318, H331, H335, H341, H350, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3 (H226)
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 (H331) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 (H341) Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 (H370) Category 3 (H335)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled 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 H350 - May cause cancer H370 - Causes damage to organs
Precautionary statements
P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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 victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position 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 Additional EU labelling Restricted to professional users
2.3 Other hazards
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears)
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
CLP Classification - Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 (H226) Health hazards Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 (H331) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 (H341) Carcinogenicity Category 1B (H350) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 (H370) Category 3 (H335) Environmental hazards Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met Full text of Hazard Statements: see section 16
