SAFETY DATA SHEET
Paraformaldehyde 32% Solution, EM Grade
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Paraformaldehyde 32% Solution, EM Grade
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
EMS15714 (C00432-1010), EMS15714-S (C00432-100)
CAS Number:
-
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on 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
Sensitization - Respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS07
Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Flammable Liquids 4 H227 Combustible liquid.
Sensitization - Respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS07
Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Flammable Liquids 4 H227 Combustible liquid.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H315: Causes serious skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H227: Combustible liquid
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H227: Combustible liquid
Precautionary Statement(s)
Keep away from lames and hot surfaces - No smoking.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison centre/doctor.
Ingestion:
Not available.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if preset and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison centre/doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Environment
In case of fire: Use CO₂, powder or water spray to extinguish.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Paraformaldehyde
30525-89-4
25-50%
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately.
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
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. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away
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.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Keep container tightly sealed.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
-
-
-
-
-
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 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 eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Avoid contact with the eyes.Wear tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Avoid contact with the skin. Wear protective gloves
Body protection
Protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation. Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation. The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
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
Clear liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
2.8 at 20 °C
Vapour Pressure
23 hPa at 20 °C
Density
0.9392 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Boiling Point
> 93 °C
Melting Point
Undetermined.
Solubility
Fully miscible in water
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
> 60 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not applicable. Product is not selfigniting.
Explosion limits:
Lower: 7.0 Vol %
Upper: 73.0 Vol %
Explosion limits:
Lower: 7.0 Vol %
Upper: 73.0 Vol %
Ignition Temperature
300 °C
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions known.
Conditions to avoid
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
Harmful if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled.
Paraformaldehyde:
Oral LD50 800 mg/kg (Rat)
Dermal LD50 10,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 1,070 mg/l (Rat)
Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled.
Paraformaldehyde:
Oral LD50 800 mg/kg (Rat)
Dermal LD50 10,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 1,070 mg/l (Rat)
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Toxicity and irritation
Harmful
Irritant
Irritant
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
Water hazard class 2 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): hazardous for water
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
· Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
· Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
UN2209
Proper shipping name
2209 FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
Transport hazard class
8 Corrosive substances.
Packing group
III
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Corrosive substances.
Additional information
Danger code (Kemler): 80
EMS Number: F-A,S-B
Stowage Category A
· Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
· Transport category 3
· Tunnel restriction code E
EMS Number: F-A,S-B
Stowage Category A
· Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
· Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
· Transport category 3
· Tunnel restriction code E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Not listed.
Other Information
Named dangerous substances - ANNEX I formaldehyde
· Seveso category H2 ACUTE TOXIC
· Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the application of lower-tier requirements 50 t
· Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the application of upper-tier requirements 200 t
· Seveso category H2 ACUTE TOXIC
· Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the application of lower-tier requirements 50 t
· Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the application of upper-tier requirements 200 t
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
9 November 2023
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.