FORMALDEHYDE, 37% SOLUTION, EP GRADE

Material Safety Data Sheet

HAZARDOUS

Catalog Number: 199755

Revision date: 17-Mar-2005
Australia Hazardous Statement: Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC

1. COMPANY DETAILS
Supplier:

Telephone Number:
Fax Number:

MP Biomedicals Australasia Pty Limited

Unit 12, 167 Prospect Hwy.
Seven Hills, NSW 2147 Aust.
(02) 9838 7422
(02) 9838 7390

Emergency telephone number:

(02) 9838 7422: hours: 8.30 AM to 5.00 PM

Australian Business Number

(ABN):

31 106 467 109

2. IDENTIFICATION
Product name:
Catalog Number:
Synonyms:

FORMALDEHYDE, 37% SOLUTION, EP GRADE

199755
Formalin; Aldehyde Formique; Formic Aldehyde; Methylene
Glycol; Methylene oxide; Formalina

UN/Id No:
Proper shipping name:
IATA Hazard Label(s):
Hazard Class
Subsidiary risk:
Packing group:

1198
Formaldehyde solution, flammable
Flammable Liquid & Corrosive
3
Flammable liquid
8
III

Emergency Action Code (Hazchem code):

Poisons schedule No. (Aust)/Toxic Substance (NZ):
Recommended use:

2YE
S6 Poison.
Research product for non-human use

Component
WATER
7732-18-5 (50.5)
FORMALDEHYDE
50-00-0 (37)
METHANOL
67-56-1 (12.5)

Australia (AICS):
Present
Present
Present

3. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION/PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odor
Physical state:
Formula:
Molecular weight:
Catalog Number: 199755

Colorless solutions or gas with a strong pungent odor.

Liquid
CH20
30.03
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Boiling point/range:
Melting point/range:
Density:
Vapor pressure:
Evaporation rate:
Vapor density:
Solubility (in water):
Flash point:
Autoignition temperature:
Flammable limits in air - lower
(%):
Flammable limits in air - upper
(%):

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ca. 99 C at 1013 hPa

-92 C
1.04 g/cm3 at 20 C
ca. .002 hPa at 25 C
Formaldehyde evaporates from solution,
1.03 (air = 1)
Soluble
85 C (closed cup)
ca. 430 C at 1013 hPa
Not determined
Not determined

4. INGREDIENTS
Components
WATER
FORMALDEHYDE
METHANOL

CAS Number
7732-18-5
50-00-0
67-56-1

Weight %
50.5
37
12.5

EC No.
231-791-2
200-001-8
200-659-6

Classification
-T; C
F; T

5. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Australia Hazardous Statement: Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC

Indication of Danger:
F - Flammable.
T - Toxic.
C - Corrosive.
Risk Phrases:
R10 - Flammable.
R34 - Causes burns.
R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact.
R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.

Safety Phrases:
S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible).
S51 - Use only in well ventilated areas.
S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.

Category of Danger: Carc. cat. 3 , Corrosive , Toxic , Flammable , Lachrymator, Skin Sensitizer
Poisons schedule No. (Aust)/Toxic Substance (NZ): S6 Poison.
Catalog Number: 199755

Product name: FORMALDEHYDE, 37%

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6. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION

HEALTH EFFECTS
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW:

Principle routes of exposure:

Inhalation:
Ingestion:
Skin contact:
Eye contact:
Statements of hazard

Components

Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed. May also have serious
irreversible effects through skin contact or inhalation. Flammable The product
causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes May cause sensitization by skin
contact
Skin
Harmful: possible risk of irreversible effects through inhalation.
Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects if swallowed.
May cause allergic skin reaction Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by
prolonged skin contact.
Risk of serious damage to eyes Vapors extremely irritating to eyes an respiratory
tract
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AND VAPOR. CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. MAY
CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. Toxic if swallowed
Australia - Exposure Standards - Short

WATER
FORMALDEHYDE
METHANOL

Australian Exposure Standards Carcinogens

Not Listed
probable carcinogen
Not Listed

Components
WATER
FORMALDEHYDE
METHANOL

Australia - Exposure Standards - Skin E

Not Listed
sensitiser
skin absorption

Australia - Exposure Standards - Time W

Not Listed
1 ppm TWA; 1.2 mg/m TWA
200 ppm TWA; 262 mg/m TWA

Not Listed
2 ppm STEL; 2.5 mg/m STEL
250 ppm STEL; 328 mg/m STEL

FIRST AID
General advice:

In the case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show
the label where possible).
Inhalation:
Move to fresh air. Call a physician immediately.
Skin contact:
Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water Rinse immediately with plenty of
water for at least 15 minutes Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use
Call a physician immediately Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes and consult a physician Consult a physician if necessary
Ingestion:
If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label.
Induce vomiting, but only if victim is fully conscious. Drink 1 or 2 glasses of water. Do
not induce vomiting without medical advice. Never give anything by mouth to an
unconscious person. Induce vomiting if person is conscious. Consult a physician
Eye contact:
Flush eye(s) immediately with plenty of water. Rinse immediately with plenty of
water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.
Protection of first-aiders:
No information available
Notes to physician:
None
Medical conditions aggravated by None known
exposure:

7. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE

Catalog Number: 199755

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Australian Exposure
Standards - TWA

FORMALDEHYDE

Australian Exposure
Standards - Carcinogens
probable carcinogen

Australian List of
Designated Hazardous
Candidate Chemical

Section 8 Notes: TWA - The time-weighted average airborne concentration over an eight-hour working day, for a fiveday working week over an entire working life. According to current knowledge this concentration should neither impair the
health or, not cause undue discomfort to, nearly all workers.

Engineering measures: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory protection: Self-contained breathing apparatus
Hand protection: Pvc disposable gloves
Skin and body protection: Impervious clothing Long sleeved clothing
Eye protection: Safety glasses
Hygiene measures: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.

8. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION

Storage:
ROOM TEMPERATURE
Handling:
Safe handling advice:
Technical measures/storage
conditions:

Stability:
Polymerization:
Hazardous decomposition
products:
Materials to avoid:
Conditions to avoid:

Use only in area provided with appropriate exhaust ventilation.

Wear personal protective equipment. Remove and wash contaminated clothing
before reuse.
Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly
closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of
ignition
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
None under normal processing.
Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapours such as
carbon oxides.
Acids Bases Strong oxidising agents Phenols Urea
Exposure to air or moisture over prolonged periods.

Spills and Disposal:

Personal precautions:
Environmental precautions:
Methods for cleaning up:
Waste from residues / unused products:

Contaminated packaging:
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Use personal protective equipment. Remove all sources of

ignition.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Soak up with inert absorbent material.
Waste disposal must be in accordance with appropriate
Federal, State, and local regulations. This product, if
unaltered by use, may be disposed of by treatment at a
permitted facility or as advised by your local hazardous
waste regulatory authority. Residue from fires extinguished
with this material may be hazardous.
Do not re-use empty containers
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Fire/Explosion Hazards:
Suitable extinguishing media:
Specific hazards:

Use dry chemical, CO2, water spray or "alcohol" foam

Flammable Solutions of formaldehyde in water are
considered combustible as the flammable vapors escape
and form explosive mixtures with air over a wide range.
None known
As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent)
and full protective gear
Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.

Unusual hazards:
Special protective equipment for firefighters:

Specific methods:

9. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Product Information
Acute toxicity
Components
WATER
FORMALDEHYDE

RTECS Number:
ZC0110000
LP8925000

METHANOL

PC1400000

Chronic toxicity:

Chronic exposure may cause nausea and vomiting, higher exposure causes
unconsciousness.
Symptoms of overexposure may be headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and
vomiting.
May include moderate to severe erythema (redness) and moderate edema (raised
skin), nausea, vomiting, headache.
Possible carcinogen
No data is available on the product itself.
No data is available on the product itself.
NIOSH - Health Effects
NIOSH - Target Organs
Nasal cancer
eyes, skin, respiratory system, nasal cancer
Blindness, metabolic acidosis
skin, eyes, CNS, GI tract, respiratory system

Local effects:
Specific effects:
Carcinogenic effects:
Mutagenic effects:
Reproductive toxicity:
Components
FORMALDEHYDE
METHANOL

Selected LD50s and LC50s

Oral LD50 Rat = > 90 ml/kg
Inhalation LC50 Rat : 203 mg/m
Inhalation LC50 Mouse : 454 mg/m/4H
Oral LD50 Rat : 100 mg/kg
Oral LD50 Mouse : 42 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 Rabbit : 270 uL/kg
Inhalation LC50 Rat : 64000 ppm/4H
Oral LD50 Rat : 5628 mg/kg
Oral LD50 Mouse : 7300 mg/kg
Dermal LD50 Rabbit : 15800 mg/kg

10. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Mobility:
Bioaccumulation:
Ecotoxicity effects:
Aquatic toxicity:
Components
WATER
FORMALDEHYDE
METHANOL

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No data available
No data available
No data available
May cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
U.S. DOT - Appendix B Marine Pollutan
Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Listed

U.S. DOT - Appendix B Severe Marine Pollutants

Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Listed

Product name: FORMALDEHYDE, 37%

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United Kingdom - The Red

List:
Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Listed

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Components

Germany VCI (WGK)

WATER
FORMALDEHYDE

Not Listed
2

World Health Organization

(WHO) - Drinking Water
Not Listed
900 ug/L

METHANOL

Not Listed

Components
WATER
FORMALDEHYDE

Ecotoxicity - Freshwater
Algae Data
Not Listed
Not Listed

METHANOL

Not Listed

Ecotoxicity - Microtox Data Ecotoxicity - Water Flea

Data
Not Listed
Not Listed
EC50 (30 min)
EC50 (96 hr) water flea:20
Photobacterium
mg/L.:
phosphoreum:3.00-10.2 mg/L
Microtox test.:
EC50 (30 min)
Not Listed
Photobacterium
phosphoreum:51,000-320,000
mg/L Microtox test.:

Components

EPA - ATSDR Priority List

WATER
FORMALDEHYDE

Not Listed
Rank (of 275): 256

METHANOL

Not Listed

Components
WATER
FORMALDEHYDE
METHANOL

California - Priority Toxic Pollutants

Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Listed

EPA - HPV Challenge

Program Chemical List
Not Listed
indicator 4; Fully and ICCA
sponsored
indicator 4; Fully and ICCA
sponsored

Ecotoxicity - Fish Species

Data
Not Listed
LC50 (96 hr) fathead
minnow:24.1 mg/L.
Cond:Flow-through, 21.7 C,
pH 6.8, 50.8 mg/L
CaCO3.;LC50 (96 hr)
bluegill:0.10 mg/L.
Cond:Flow-through.
LC50 (96 hr) fathead minnow
(28-29 days old):29400 mg/L.
Cond:25 C, pH 7.63-7.69,
43.5 mg/L CaCo3.;LC50 (96
hr) rainbow trout
(fingerling):13-68 mg/L. Cond.
12 C.:;LC50 (48 hr)
trout:8000 mg/L.:

California - Priority Toxic

Pollutants
Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Listed

California - Priority Toxic Pollutants

Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Listed

11. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

IMDG/IMO
Proper shipping name:
IMDG - Hazard Classifications
IMDG - Marine Pollutants
IMDG - Marine Pollutants
IMDG - Regulated Substances
IMDG - Severe Marine Pollutants
Catalog Number: 199755

Formaldehyde solution, flammable

IMDG class or division = 3, 8 (UN1198); 8 (UN2209)
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
UN1198 (flammable); UN2209 (with not less than 25%
formaldehyde)
Not Applicable
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IMO-labels:
Packing group:
Proper shipping name:
UN/Id No:

III
Formaldehyde solution, flammable
1198

ADR/RID
Australia Hazardous Statement:
Hazard Class
Item:
ADR/RID-labels:
UN/Id No:
Emergency Action Code (Hazchem code):
Proper shipping name:

Hazardous according to criteria of NOHSC

3
FORMALDEHYDE, 37% SOLUTION, EP GRADE
Corrosive
1198
2YE
Formaldehyde solution, flammable

ICAO:
Hazard Class
Packing group:
Proper shipping name:

3
III
Formaldehyde solution, flammable

12. REGULATORY INFORMATION

International inventories:
WATER
Australia (AICS):
Present
Inventory - China:
Present
EU EINECS List 231-791-2; H2O
Korean KECL:
KE-35400
Philippines PICCS: Present
FORMALDEHYDE
Australia (AICS):
Present
Inventory - China:
Present
EU EINECS List 200-001-8; CH2O
Korean KECL:
KE-17074
Philippines PICCS: Present
METHANOL
Australia (AICS):
Present
Inventory - China:
Present
EU EINECS List 200-659-6; CH4O
Korean KECL:
KE-23193
Philippines PICCS: Present
Contains: FORMALDEHYDE ACS REAGENT GRADE May produce an allergic reaction.
Indication of Danger:
F - Flammable.
T - Toxic.
C - Corrosive.

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Risk Phrases: R10 - Flammable.

R34 - Causes burns.
R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
R43 - May cause sensitization by skin contact.
Risk Combination Phrases
R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Safety Phrases: S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible).
S51 - Use only in well ventilated areas.
Safety Combination Phrases:
S36/37/39 - Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.
Poisons schedule No. (Aust)/Toxic Substance (NZ): S6 Poison.

13. OTHER INFORMATION

Prepared by: Health & Safety
Disclaimer: The information and recommendations contained herein are based upon tests believed to be reliable.
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