Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
7732-18-5
Name of the chemical
Water, distilled, conductivity or of similar purity H2O
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
30525-89-4
Name of the chemical
Paraformaldehyde
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2020-07-04
Product name
Paraformaldehyde 16%
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
auinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H315, H317, H331, H341, H350, H351
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification under Safe Work Australia Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
No hazards identified
Health hazards
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Category 2 Corrosion
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Skull and Crossbones
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H302 - Harmful if swallowed H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H331 - Toxic if inhaled H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects if inhaled H350 - May cause cancer H315 - Causes skin irritation H351 - Suspected of causing cancer
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/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water 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 P362 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical or foam for extinction P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
No information available
