Safety Data Sheets / Formaldehyde (Paraformaldehyde) 20% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Safety Data Sheet

Formaldehyde (Paraformaldehyde) 20% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Version 1Last reviewed 26 February 2026Catalogue: 15713-S (C0042B), C0042, C0042-1010

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name: Formaldehyde (Paraformaldehyde) 20% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade
Other Names: N/A
Product Number(s): 15713-S (C0042B), C0042, C0042-1010
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 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
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Acute Tox. 4 H312 Harmful in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 4 H332 Harmful if inhaled.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2 H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Label Elements

Signal Words: None
Hazard Statement(s): H302±H312±H332 Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350 May cause cancer.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s): P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand.
P102 Keep out of reach of children.
P103 Read label before use.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305±P351±P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P362 Take off contaminated clothing.
P405 Store locked up.
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
Formaldehyde	50-00-0	10-25%	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: Call for a doctor immediately.
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: Not 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: Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.
Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system.
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.
Conditions for safe storage: Protect from heat.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
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
50-00-0 formaldehyde	WEL Short-term value: 2.5 mg/m³, 2 ppmLong-te	-	-	-

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.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection: Avoid contact with the eyes.
Wear tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection: Avoid contact with the skin.
Wear protective gloves.
Body protection: Not available.
Respiratory protection: No information available.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance: Colourless liquid
Odour: Like aldehyde
pH: 2.8 at 20 °C
Vapour Pressure: 23 hPa at 20 °C
Density: 1.04 g/cm at 20 °C
Boiling Point: > 93 °C
Melting Point: Undetermined.
Solubility: Fully miscible in water.
Specific Gravity of Density: Not determined.
Flash Point: 62 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits: Not applicable. Product is not self-igniting.
Explosion limits:
Lower: 7.0 Vol %
Upper: 73.0 Vol %
Ignition Temperature: 300 °C
Formula: Not available.

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity: No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability: No further relevant information available.
Possibility of hazardous reactions: No further relevant information available.
Conditions to avoid: No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials: No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
LD/LC50 values relevant for classification:
50-00-0 formaldehyde
Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)
Eye contact: Causes serious eye irritation.
Skin contact: Causes skin irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Ingestion: No further relevant information available.
Inhalation: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Toxicity and irritation: CMR effects (carcinogenity, mutagenicity and toxicity for reproduction)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Suspected of causing genetic defects.
Carcinogenicity
May cause cancer.
Reproductive toxicity Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.
STOT-single exposure
May cause respiratory irritation.

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 together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging: 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: UN3334
Proper shipping name: Aviation regulated liquid, n.o.s.
Transport hazard class: 9
Packing group: PGIII
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: 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.