Safety Data Sheets / Formaldehyde (Paraformaldehyde) 1% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Safety Data Sheet

Formaldehyde (Paraformaldehyde) 1% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Version 1Last reviewed 26 February 2026Catalogue: 15953-10, 15953-15, C0040

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Formaldehyde (Paraformaldehyde) 1% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade
Product Number(s): 15953-10, 15953-15, C0040
CAS Number: 7732-18-5

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 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 Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): May cause an allergic skin reaction.
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.

Primary route(s) of entry

Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.

Human Health

Inhalation: Supply fresh air and to be sure call for a doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Ingestion: If symptoms persist consult doctor.
Eyes: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.
Skin: Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

Name	CAS No.	Content (w/w)	Classification
formaldehyde	50-00-0	≤2.5%	Not Available

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.
Skin Contact: : Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly
Eye Contact: Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water.

5. Firefighting Measures

Suitable extinguishing equipment

Fire: Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment
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 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

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 receptacle tightly sealed.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Material	TWA ppm	TWA mg/m³	STEL ppm	STEL mg/m³
50-00-0 formaldehyde	0.016 ppm	-	0.3 ppm

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 skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Tightly sealed goggles
Skin protection: Avoid contact with the skin.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin
Body protection: Protective gloves - The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation. Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Respiratory protection: In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Colourless liquid
Odour: Like aldehyde
pH: Not determined
Vapour Pressure: Not determined
Density: at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.9981 g/cm³ (8.32914 lbs/gal)
Boiling Point: 100 °C (212 °F)
Melting Point: 0 °C (32 °F)
Solubility: Fully miscible
Specific Gravity of Density: Not determined
Flash Point: Not applicable
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not determined
Ignition Temperature: Not determined
Formula: Dynamic at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.952 mPas
Kinematic: Not determined.
Organic solvents: 1.0 %
Water: 99.0 %
VOC content: 1.00 %
840.1 g/l / 7.01 lb/gal

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: LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
50-00-0 formaldehyde
Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact: No irritating effect
Skin contact: Sensitization possible through skin contact. Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion: No further relevant information available
Inhalation: No further relevant information available
Toxicity and irritation: IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer)
50-00-0 formaldehyde 1
NTP (National Toxicology Program)
50-00-0 formaldehyde K
OSHA-Ca (Occupational Safety Health Administration)
50-00-0 formaldehyde

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

Water hazard class 1 (Self-assessment): slightly hazardous for water
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM: No further relevant information available
UN Number: Not regulated
Proper shipping name: No information available.
Transport hazard class: No information available.
Packing group: No information available.
Environmental hazard: No information available.
Special precautions for users: No information available.
Additional information: No information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number: No further relevant information available.
Other Information: No further relevant information available.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date: 26 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.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.