SAFETY DATA SHEET
Paraformaldehyde 1% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Paraformaldehyde 1% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade
Other Names:
Product Number(s):
15953-10, 15953-15
CAS Number:
7732-18-5
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use. Laboratory chemicals
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer
GHS07
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer
GHS07
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Specific treatment (see on this label).
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
Specific treatment (see on this label).
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Ingestion:
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Eyes:
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Skin:
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Environment
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
formaldehyde
50-00-0
≤2.5%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Other Information
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Not required.
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water.
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
50-00-0 formaldehyde
0.016 ppm
-
0.3 ppm
Engineering controls
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin
Body protection
Protective gloves - The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Colourless liquid
Odour
Like aldehyde
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
Not determined
Density
at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.9981 g/cm³ (8.32914 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point
100 °C (212 °F)
Melting Point
0 °C (32 °F)
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not determined
Ignition Temperature
Not determined
Formula
Dynamic at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.952 mPas
Kinematic: Not determined.
Organic solvents: 1.0 %
Water: 99.0 %
VOC content: 1.00 %
840.1 g/l / 7.01 lb/gal
Kinematic: Not determined.
Organic solvents: 1.0 %
Water: 99.0 %
VOC content: 1.00 %
840.1 g/l / 7.01 lb/gal
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
50-00-0 formaldehyde
Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
50-00-0 formaldehyde
Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
No irritating effect
Skin contact
Sensitization possible through skin contact. Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available
Inhalation
No further relevant information available
Toxicity and irritation
· IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
50-00-0 formaldehyde 1
· NTP (National Toxicology Program)
50-00-0 formaldehyde K
· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration)
50-00-0 formaldehyde
50-00-0 formaldehyde 1
· NTP (National Toxicology Program)
50-00-0 formaldehyde K
· OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration)
50-00-0 formaldehyde
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available
Other adverse effects
No further relevant information available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available
UN Number
Not regulated
Proper shipping name
No information available.
Transport hazard class
No information available.
Packing group
No information available.
Environmental hazard
No information available.
Special precautions for users
No information available.
Additional information
No information available.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No further relevant information available.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
7 July 2022
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.