Safety Data Sheets / Formaldehyde 37% Solution, ACS Grade

Safety Data Sheet

Formaldehyde 37% Solution, ACS Grade

Version 1Last reviewed 23 February 2026Catalogue: 15680, 15681, 15682, 15686, 15686-500, EMS15680, EMS15681, EMS15682, EMS15686

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Formaldehyde 37% Solution, ACS Grade
Other Names: Formaldehyde, 37% microfiltered
Product Number(s): 15680, 15681, 15682, 15686, 15686-500, EMS15680, EMS15681, EMS15682, EMS15686
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

GHS02 Flame
Flam. Liq. H226 Flammable liquid and vapour
GHS06 Skull and crossbones
Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin
Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled
GHS08 Health hazard
Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer.
STOT SE 1 H370 Causes damage to organs.
GHS05 Corrosion
Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): Flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
May cause cancer.
Causes damage to organs.
Precautionary Statement(s): Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Do not breathe dusts or mists.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Not available

Human Health

Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a POISON CNETRE/doctor if you feel unwell.
Eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Skin: (or hair) Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation or rash occurs get medical advice/attention.

Environment

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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
Formaldehyde	50-00-0	>25-≤50%	Mixture
Methyl Alcohol	67-56-1	>10-≤25%	Mixture

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion: Call for a doctor immediately. Drink plenty of water and provide fresh air. Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation: Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor. In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact: Immediately was 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.

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: Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions: Dilute with plenty of 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, sawdust). Use neutralising agent. 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.
Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
Conditions for safe storage: Keep container tightly sealed.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
Formaldehyde	1ppm	1.2mg/m³	2ppm	2.5mg/m³
Methyl Alcohol	200ppm	262mg/m³	250ppm	328mg/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.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection: Not available.
Body protection: Wear 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 self-contained respiratory protective device.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Undetermined coloured liquid
Odour: Strong
pH: 7 at 20°C
Vapour Pressure: 128hPa at 20°C
Density: 0.9045g/cm³ at 20°C
Boiling Point: 64°C
Melting Point: Undetermined
Solubility: Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density: Not available
Flash Point: 60°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Lower: 5.5Vol %
Upper: 73Vol %
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: Strong caustic effect. Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact: Strong caustic effect on skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion: Swallowing will lead to a strong caustic effect on mouth and throat and to the danger of perforation of esophagus and stomach.
Inhalation: Sensitisation possible through skin contact.
Toxicity and irritation: Toxic
Harmful
Corrosive
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.
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. 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: No further relevant information available.
UN Number: UN1198
Proper shipping name: 1198 FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, FLAMMABLE
Transport hazard class: Class 3 Flammable liquids
Label 3±8
Packing group: III
Environmental hazard: Not applicable.
Special precautions for users: Warning: Flammable liquids.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 38
EMS Number: F-E,S-C
Stowage code SW2 Clear of living quarters.
Additional information: ADG
Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packing: 1000mL
Transport category 3
Tunnel restriction code D/E
IMDG
Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code:E0
Not permitted as Excepted Quantity

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: 50-00-0 Formaldehyde S2, S6, S10
67-56-1 Methyl Alcohol S5, S6

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 23 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.