SAFETY DATA SHEET
Carson's Phosphate Buffered Paraformaldehyde
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Carson's Phosphate Buffered Paraformaldehyde
Other Names:
Not available
Product Number(s):
15733-05, 15733-10, EMS15733-05, EMS15733-10
CAS Number:
Not available
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
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer
GHS07
Skin Irrit. H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation
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 Irrit. H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available
Human Health
Inhalation:
Not available
Ingestion:
Not available
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists, get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation of rash occurs, get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Environment
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
Formaldehyde
50-00-0
≤ 2.5%
Mixtures
Sodium Hydroxide
1310-73-2
≤ 2.5%
Mixtures
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
If symptoms persist consult a 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.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. If symptoms persist, consult a doctor.
Other Information
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
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 wter.
Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground wter.
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
Formaldehyde
1ppm
1.2 mg/m³
2ppm
2.5 mg/m³
Sodium Hydroxide
2 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
Wear tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation.
Body protection
not available
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
colourless liquid
Odour
Pungent
pH
Not determined
Vapour Pressure
23hPa at 20°C
Density
1.00448 g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point
100 °C
Melting Point
Undetermined
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Product does not present an explosion hazard.
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting.
Formula
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
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
not available
Eye contact
Irritating effect
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
not available
Inhalation
Not available
Toxicity and irritation
Harmful
Irritant
Carcinogenic.
Irritant
Carcinogenic.
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: hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
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.
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.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations. Cleanse with water and if necessary with cleansing agents.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations. Cleanse with water and if necessary with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
Not regulated
Proper shipping name
Not regulated
Transport hazard class
Not regulated
Packing group
Not regulated
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
not applicable
Additional information
Not available
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Formaldehyde S2, S6, S10
Methyl Alcohol S5, S6
Sodium Hydroxide S5, S6, S10
Methyl Alcohol S5, S6
Sodium Hydroxide S5, S6, S10
Other Information
Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in the preparation. Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
5 December 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.
References
Not available.
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