Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
30525-89-4
Name of the chemical
Paraformaldehyde
Concentration
>90
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2024-02-21
Product name
Paraformaldehyde
Product Synonyms
Formaldehyde polymer; Polyoxymethylene; Polyformaldehyde
CAS No.
30525-89-4
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
infoch@thermofisher.com, begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H228, H302, H302+H332, H315, H317, H318, H332, H335, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H228
Flammable solid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
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Physical hazards
Flammable solids Category 2 (H228)
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Hazard statements
see section 16 H228 - Flammable solid H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H351 - Suspected of causing cancer May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water 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/physician
2.3 Other hazards
May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
