Safety Data Sheets / Carson's (Para)Formaldehyde, Phosphate Buffered

Safety Data Sheet

Carson's (Para)Formaldehyde, Phosphate Buffered

Version 1Last reviewed 19 February 2026Catalogue: 15733-05, 15733-10, EMS15733-05, EMS15733-10

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Carson's (Para)Formaldehyde, Phosphate Buffered
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 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

Emergency Contact Details

ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia
(07) 4773 9444
pst@proscitech.com
proscitech.com.au

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.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): Causes skin irritation
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.

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

Fire: 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

Mouth respiratory protective device.

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.
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.

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.
Conditions for safe storage: Keep container tightly sealed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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: 19 February 2026
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.