Paraformaldehyde, Prill

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Paraformaldehyde, Prill

Other Names

Prills, Formaldehyde

Product Number(s)

19200 (C007), 19202 (C007-1KG)

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)

• Flammable solid.
• Harmful if swallowed.
• Causes skin irritation.
• Causes serious eye irritation.
• May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• May cause cancer.
• May cause respiratory irritation

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.
• Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
• 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 must not be allowed out of the workplace.
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.
• If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell.
• Rinse mouth.
• If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
• IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
• Continue rinsing.
• IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.
• Specific treatment (see on this label).
• Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
• If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
• If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
• If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor.
• Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
• In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO₂, powder or water spray.
• Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
• Store locked up.
• Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Ingestion

• Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
• Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell

Eyes

• Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes
• Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
• Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor

Skin

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

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 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. 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.

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

Inform respective authorities in case of seepage into water course or sewage system. Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.

Methods and materials for containment and clean up

• Use neutralising agent. Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13. Ensure adequate ventilation.
• PAC-1:
• 30525-89-4 Paraformaldehyde 2 mg/m³
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde 0.90 ppm
• PAC-2:
• 30525-89-4 Paraformaldehyde 23 mg/m³
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde 14 ppm
• PAC-3:
• 30525-89-4 Paraformaldehyde 47 mg/m³
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde 56 ppm

7. Handling and Storage

Precautions for safe handling

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

Conditions for safe storage

• Store in a cool location.
• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
• Protect from heat and direct sunlight.

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

Tightly sealed goggles are recommended.

Skin protection

• 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

Body protection

No further relevant information available

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

White solid

Odour

Pungent

pH

4

Vapour Pressure

Not available.

Density

1.46 g/cm³

Boiling Point

Undetermined.

Melting Point

120 °C (248 °F)

Solubility

Insoluble.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

70 °C (158 °F)

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

• Lower: 7 Vol %
• Upper: 73 Vol %

Ignition Temperature

300 °C (572 °F)

Formula

• Solvent content:
• Organic solvents: 3.0 %
• VOC content: 3.00 %
• 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
• Solids content: 86.3 %

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

• LD/LC50 values relevant for classification
• 30525-89-4 Paraformaldehyde
• Oral LD50 800 mg/kg (Rat)
• Dermal LD50 10,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
• Inhalative LC50/4 h 1,070 mg/l (Rat)
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde
• Oral LD50 >200 mg/kg (rat)

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 inhalation.
• Sensitisation possible through skin contact.

Toxicity and irritation

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 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
• Must not reach sewage water or drainage ditch undiluted or unneutralised.
• Harmful to aquatic organisms

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

Not available.

UN Number

UN2213

Proper shipping name

PARAFORMALDEHYDE

Transport hazard class

4

Packing group

PG III

Environmental hazard

Not applicable.

Special precautions for users

Warning: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives

Additional information

• ADR
• Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E1
• Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 g
• Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000 g
• Hazardous substance: 1000 lbs, 454 kg

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

No information available.

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
• NIOSH-Ca (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)
• 50-00-0 formaldehyde

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

27 November 2024

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.