Formaldehyde (Paraformaldehyde) 32% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Formaldehyde (Paraformaldehyde) 32% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Other Names

N/A

Product Number(s)

EMS15714 (C00432-1010), EMS15714-S (C00432-100)

CAS Number

-

Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use

Company Details

Emergency Contact Details

2. Hazards Identification

Classification of the substance or mixture

Label Elements

Signal Words

None

Hazard Statement(s)

• H315: Causes serious skin irritation
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation
• H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled
• H335 May cause respiratory irritation
• H227: Combustible liquid

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Keep away from lames and hot surfaces - No smoking.
• Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison centre/doctor.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if preset and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Call a poison centre/doctor if you feel unwell. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Skin

Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

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. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Consult doctor if symptoms persist.
• 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. 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

Not available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

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, 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.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

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

Avoid contact with the eyes.Wear tightly sealed goggles

Skin protection

Avoid contact with the skin. Wear protective gloves

Body protection

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 respiratory protective device that is independent of circulating air.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Clear liquid

Odour

Characteristic

pH

2.8 at 20 °C

Vapour Pressure

23 hPa at 20 °C

Density

0.9392 g/cm³ at 20 °C

Boiling Point

> 93 °C

Melting Point

Undetermined.

Solubility

Fully miscible in water

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

> 60 °C

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Not applicable. Product is not selfigniting.
• 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

Stable under normal conditions of use.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

Conditions to avoid

No decomposition if used according to specifications.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

• Harmful if swallowed.
• Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled.
• Paraformaldehyde:
• Oral LD50 800 mg/kg (Rat)
• Dermal LD50 10,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
• Inhalative LC50/4 h 1,070 mg/l (Rat)

Eye contact

Irritating effect.

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available.

Inhalation

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Toxicity and irritation

• Harmful
• Irritant

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 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): 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

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

UN2209

Proper shipping name

2209 FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION

Transport hazard class

8 Corrosive substances.

Packing group

III

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

Warning: Corrosive substances.

Additional information

• Danger code (Kemler): 80
• EMS Number: F-A,S-B
• Stowage Category A
• Limited quantities (LQ) 5L
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 mL
• Transport category 3
• Tunnel restriction code E

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Not listed.

Other Information

• Named dangerous substances - ANNEX I formaldehyde
• Seveso category H2 ACUTE TOXIC
• Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the application of lower-tier requirements 50 t
• Qualifying quantity (tonnes) for the application of upper-tier requirements 200 t

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.