SAFETY DATA SHEET
Paraformaldehyde 4% Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered, pH 7.4
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Paraformaldehyde 4% Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered, pH 7.4
Other Names:
Product Number(s):
15735-10S, 15735-20-S GALLON, 15735-20-SP, 15735-20S, 15735-20S-SP, 159-SPP
CAS Number:
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use only
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
Solution
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
No further information available
Human Health
Inhalation:
No further information available
Ingestion:
May cause cancer
Suspected of causing genetic defects
Suspected of causing genetic defects
Eyes:
No further information available
Skin:
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Environment
No further information available
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Formaldehyde
50-00-0
>2.5-≤10%
Not Available
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
f 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.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water
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
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.
PAC-1:
50-00-0 formaldehyde 0.90 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 9.6 mg/m³
7758-11-4 dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate 13 mg/m³
· PAC-2:
50-00-0 formaldehyde 14 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 110 mg/m³
7758-11-4 dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate 140 mg/m³
· PAC-3:
50-00-0 formaldehyde 56 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 630 mg/m³
7758-11-4 dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate 830 mg/m³
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
PAC-1:
50-00-0 formaldehyde 0.90 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 9.6 mg/m³
7758-11-4 dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate 13 mg/m³
· PAC-2:
50-00-0 formaldehyde 14 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 110 mg/m³
7758-11-4 dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate 140 mg/m³
· PAC-3:
50-00-0 formaldehyde 56 ppm
7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 630 mg/m³
7758-11-4 dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate 830 mg/m³
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Conditions for safe storage
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
Formaldehyde
0.75 ppm
0.12 mg/m³
0.3 ppm
0.37 mg/m³
Engineering controls
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.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection
Protective gloves - The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation
Body protection
No further relevant information available.
Respiratory protection
Keep respiratory protective device available.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Clear liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
at 20 °C (68 °F): 7.4
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)
Density
at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.9905 g/cm³ (8.26572 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point
-21 °C (-5.8 °F)
Melting Point
0 °C (32 °F)
Solubility
Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined
Flash Point
Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not flammable
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting
Formula
Not determined
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
50-00-0 formaldehyde
Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact
No irritating effect
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Sensitization possible through skin contact.
Sensitization possible through skin contact.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available
Inhalation
No further relevant information available
Toxicity and irritation
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Harmful
Irritant
Carcinogenic.
Harmful
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
No further relevant information available
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed of together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
Not applicable
Proper shipping name
Not applicable
Transport hazard class
Not applicable
Packing group
Not applicable
Environmental hazard
Not applicable
Special precautions for users
Not applicable
Additional information
Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Not applicable
Other Information
· Carcinogenic categories
· EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
50-00-0 formaldehyde B1
· TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
50-00-0 formaldehyde A2
· EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
50-00-0 formaldehyde B1
· TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
50-00-0 formaldehyde A2
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
28 November 2024
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.