Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-001-8/50-00-0
Name of the chemical
Formaldehyde
Concentration
30-40% 25% <25% <25%
EC/CAS
200-659-6/67-56-1
Name of the chemical
Methanol
Concentration
10-15% 10% <10%
General Information
Version
7.1
Revision date
2026-05-22
Product name
Formaldehyde 35% aqueous solution Ph.Eur
CAS No.
50-00-0
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product, as such or as a component of a mixture, is not intended to be used by consumers (as defined by the REACH Regulation)
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1270 502894
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Company Information
company name
VWR International Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
SDS@avantorsciences.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H314, H317, H318, H330, H335, H341, H350, H370
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
According to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification of the substance or mixture
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H330 Fatal if inhaled. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
Precautionary statements
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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/doctor.
2.3 Other hazards
The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the PBT criteria. The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the vPvB criteria. This product does not contain a substance identified as an endocrine disruptor.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
2.1.1 Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP] Hazard classes and hazard categories Hazard statements Acute toxicity, category 4, oral H302 Skin corrosion, category 1B H314 Skin sensitization, category 1 H317 Serious eye damage, category 1 H318 Acute toxicity, category 2, inhalation H330 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), category 3, Respiratory tract irritation H335 Germ cell mutagenicity, category 2 H341 Carcinogenicity, category 1B H350 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), category 1 H370 Target Organs (1) eyes, central nervous system
