Paraformaldehyde 4% Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered - pH7.4

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Paraformaldehyde 4% Solution, 0.1M Phosphate Buffered - pH7.4

Product Number(s)

15735-10S, 15735-20-S GALLON, 15735-20-SP, 15735-20S, 15735-20S-SP, 159-SPP, C00543

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)

• 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

Human Health

Inhalation

No further information available

Ingestion

• May cause cancer
• Suspected of causing genetic defects

Eyes

No further information available

Skin

May cause an allergic skin reaction.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

f 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

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

Use fire fighting measures that suit the environment

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters

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.
• PAC-1:
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde 0.90 ppm
• 7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 9.6 mg/m³
• 7758-11-4 dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate 13 mg/m³
• PAC-2:
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde 14 ppm
• 7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 110 mg/m³
• 7758-11-4 dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate 140 mg/m³
• PAC-3:
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde 56 ppm
• 7778-77-0 potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate 630 mg/m³
• 7758-11-4 dipotassium hydrogenorthophosphate 830 mg/m³

7. Handling and Storage

No information provided.

8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection

Exposure Standards

Engineering controls

• Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
• Open and handle receptacle with care.
• Prevent formation of aerosols.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Tightly sealed goggles

Skin protection

Protective gloves - The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation

Body protection

No further relevant information available.

Respiratory protection

Keep respiratory protective device available.

9. Physical and Chemical Properties

General information

Appearance

Clear liquid

Odour

Characteristic

pH

at 20 °C (68 °F): 7.4

Vapour Pressure

at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)

Density

at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.9905 g/cm³ (8.26572 lbs/gal)

Boiling Point

-21 °C (-5.8 °F)

Melting Point

0 °C (32 °F)

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not determined

Flash Point

Not applicable

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not flammable

Ignition Temperature

Product is not selfigniting

Formula

Not determined

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

• 50-00-0 formaldehyde
• Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)

Eye contact

No irritating effect

Skin contact

• Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
• Sensitization possible through skin contact.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available

Inhalation

No further relevant information available

Toxicity and irritation

• The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
• 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

No further relevant information available

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

Not applicable

Proper shipping name

Not applicable

Transport hazard class

Not applicable

Packing group

Not applicable

Environmental hazard

Not applicable

Special precautions for users

Not applicable

Additional information

Not applicable

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

Not applicable

Other Information

• Carcinogenic categories
• EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde B1
• TLV (Threshold Limit Value established by ACGIH)
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde A2

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.