SAFETY DATA SHEET
4% Paraformaldehyde Aqueous Solution, EM Grade
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Paraformaldehyde 4% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade
Other Names:
4% Paraformaldehyde (Formaldehyde) Aqueous Solution
Product Number(s):
157-4 (C005), 157-4-100 (C005-100), 157-4-1L (C005-1L), 157-4-500-SP, 157-4-5L, 157-4-CUSTOM, 157-4-PLASTIC, 157-4-SP, 157-4-SP-1L, 157-4-SPECIAL, 157SP-4
CAS Number:
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
Sensitization - Respiratory 1
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Flammable Liquids 4
H227 Combustible liquid.
H316: Causes mild skin irritation
Sensitization - Respiratory 1
H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
Flammable Liquids 4
H227 Combustible liquid.
H316: Causes mild skin irritation
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
H316: Causes mild skin irritation
H227: Combustible liquid
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
H227: Combustible liquid
H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
Precautionary Statement(s)
P210: Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P342+P311: If experiencing respiratory symtoms. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P342+P311: If experiencing respiratory symtoms. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor
P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Not available.
Ingestion:
Not available.
Eyes:
Not available.
Skin:
Not available.
Environment
No further relevant information available.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Paraformaldehyde
>2.5-≤10%
Acute Tox. 3, H301; Acute Tox. 3, H311; Acute Tox. 3, H331; Muta. 2, H341; Carc. 1B, H350; Skin Corr. 1B, H314; Skin Sens. 1, H317
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
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
Not 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.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
Keep respiratory protective device available.
PAC-1:
Paraformaldehyde 2 mg/m³
· PAC-2:
Paraformaldehyde 23 mg/m³
· PAC-3:
Paraformaldehyde 47 mg/m³
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.
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.
Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Safety glasses
Skin protection
Protective gloves - The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation
Body protection
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.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
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
Clear liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not available.
Vapour Pressure
at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)
Density
at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.9848 g/cm³ (8.21816 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point
>93 °C (>199.4 °F)
Melting Point
0 °C (32 °F)
Solubility
Fully miscible.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
>60 °C (>140 °F)
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Not available.
Ignition Temperature
Product is not selfigniting.
Formula
Solvent content:
Water: 96.0 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
Solids content: 0.0 %
Water: 96.0 %
VOC content: 0.00 %
0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
Solids content: 0.0 %
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
Not available.
Chemical stability
Not available.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No further relevant information available.
Conditions to avoid
Not available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
No irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
No further relevant information available.
Inhalation
No further relevant information available.
Toxicity and irritation
Paraformaldehyde
Oral LD50 800 mg/kg (Rat)
Dermal LD50 10,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 1,070 mg/l (Rat)
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity: May cause cancer.
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Harmful
Irritant
Oral LD50 800 mg/kg (Rat)
Dermal LD50 10,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4 h 1,070 mg/l (Rat)
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity: May cause cancer.
The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
Harmful
Irritant
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): 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.
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 together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
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
None.
Proper shipping name
Not regulated.
Transport hazard class
Void
Packing group
None.
Environmental hazard
No information available.
Special precautions for users
No information available.
Additional information
No information available.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
No information available.
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
18 August 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.