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
3
Revision date
2025-12-29
Product name
Metaldehyde
Product Synonyms
Acetaldehyde tetramer
CAS No.
108-62-3
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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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)
H228, H301, H361, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
Flammable solids Category 2
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements Flame Skull and Crossbones
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H228 - Flammable solid H301 - Toxic if swallowed H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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 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 P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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 P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards Flammable solids Category 2 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity
