SAFETY DATA SHEET
Paraformaldehyde Granular EM Grade
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Paraformaldehyde Granular EM Grade
Other Names:
Not available.
Product Number(s):
19208, 19210, EMS19208, EMS19210
CAS Number:
30525-89-4
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory chemicals.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS08 Health hazard
Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Flam Liq. 4 H337 Combustible liquid.
Resp. Sens. 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Flam Liq. 4 H337 Combustible liquid.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
Hazard-determining components of labelling: Paraformaldehyde
Combustible liquid.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Combustible liquid.
Harmful if swallowed.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Keep away from flames and hot surfaces - No smoking.
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.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Wear respiratory protection.
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.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Wear respiratory protection.
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Ingestion:
Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
Skin:
Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
Environment
In case of fire: Use for extinction: CO₂, powder or water spray. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
Paraformaldehyde
30525-89-4
>50-≤100%
Mixture
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
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.
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
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
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
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 materials as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated materials as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
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.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Wear 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.
Body protection
Not 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 granulate.
Odour
Pungent.
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
n.a. hPa
Density
1.235 g/cm³
Boiling Point
Undetermined.
Melting Point
120°C
Solubility
Not miscible or difficult to mix.
Specific Gravity of Density
Not available.
Flash Point
70°C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 7Vol%
Upper: 73 Vol%
Upper: 73 Vol%
Ignition Temperature
300°C
Formula
OH(CH2O)nH
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
30525-89-4 Paraformaldehyde
Oral LD50 800mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 10000mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4h 1070mg/l (rat)
Oral LD50 800mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 10000mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalative LC50/4h 1070mg/l (rat)
Eye contact
Irritating effect.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Not available.
Inhalation
Sensitisation possible through inhalation.
Toxicity and irritation
Harmful
Irritant
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 1: slightly hazardous for water.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
Do not allow undiluted product or large quantities of it to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
No further relevant information available.
UN Number
UN2213
Proper shipping name
2213 PARAFORMALDEHYDE
Transport hazard class
Class: 4.1 Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives.
Label 4.1
Label 4.1
Packing group
III
Environmental hazard
Not applicable.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable solids, self-reactive substances and solid desensitised explosives.
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 40
EMS Number: F-A,S-G
Stowage Category: A
Stowage code: SW23 When transported in BK3 bulk container, see 7.6.2.12 and 7.7.3.9
Hazard identification number (Kemler code): 40
EMS Number: F-A,S-G
Stowage Category: A
Stowage code: SW23 When transported in BK3 bulk container, see 7.6.2.12 and 7.7.3.9
Additional information
Limited quantities (LQ): 5kg
Excepted quantities (EQ): Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000mL
Transport category: 3
Tunnel restriction code: E
Excepted quantities (EQ): Code: E1
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 1000mL
Transport category: 3
Tunnel restriction code: E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
Paraformaldehyde S2, S6, S10
Other Information
A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
31 January 2023
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.