Metaldehyde

Fisher Scientific UK

Revision date : 2025-03-23

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GHS02 GHS06 GHS08
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 3
Environmental risk rating 3

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

108-62-3

Name of the chemical

Metaldehyd (ISO); 2,4,6,8-Tetramethyl- 1,3,5,7-tetraoxacyclooctan

Concentration

<=100

General Information

Version

FSUM3800

Revision date

2025-03-23

Product name

Metaldehyde

Product Synonyms

Acetaldehyde tetramer

CAS No.

108-62-3

supplier name

Fisher Scientific UK

Emergency telephone

(800) 424-9300, 001-703-527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS06 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific UK

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)

H228, H301, H313, H361, H412

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable solids Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid H301 - Toxic if swallowed H313 - May be harmful in contact with skin H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child

Prevention

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 P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves

Response

P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable solids. Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 5 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity

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