Carson's (Para)Formaldehyde, Phosphate Buffered

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Carson's (Para)Formaldehyde, Phosphate Buffered

Other Names

Not available

Product Number(s)

15733-05, 15733-10, EMS15733-05, EMS15733-10

CAS Number

Not available

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)

• Causes skin irritation
• Causes serious eye irritation
• May cause an allergic skin reaction.
• Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statement(s)

• Avoid breathing dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray
• Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• Wash thoroughly after handling.
• Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
• Obtain special instructions before use.
• Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available

Ingestion

Not available

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 of rash occurs, get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If symptoms persist consult a 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. 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

Fire

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

• Dilute with plenty of water.
• Do not allow to enter sewers/surface or ground wter.

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.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.

Conditions for safe storage

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

Wear tightly sealed goggles

Skin protection

Wear protective gloves. The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/the substance/the preparation.

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

colourless liquid

Odour

Pungent

pH

Not determined

Vapour Pressure

23hPa at 20°C

Density

1.00448 g/cm³ at 20°C

Boiling Point

100 °C

Melting Point

Undetermined

Solubility

Fully miscible

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available

Flash Point

Not applicable

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Product does not present an explosion hazard.

Ignition Temperature

Product is not selfigniting.

Formula

Not available

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

not available

Eye contact

Irritating effect

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes. Sensitisation possible through skin contact.

Ingestion

not available

Inhalation

Not available

Toxicity and irritation

• 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

• Water hazard class 2: hazardous for water.
• Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system.
• Danger to drinking water if even small quantities leak into the ground.

13. Disposal Considerations

General information

14. Transport Information

ADG label required

HAZCHEM

No further relevant information available.

UN Number

Not regulated

Proper shipping name

Not regulated

Transport hazard class

Not regulated

Packing group

Not regulated

Environmental hazard

Not applicable

Special precautions for users

not applicable

Additional information

Not available

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

• Formaldehyde S2, S6, S10
• Methyl Alcohol S5, S6
• Sodium Hydroxide S5, S6, S10

Other Information

Workers are not allowed to be exposed to the hazardous carcinogenic materials contained in the preparation. Exceptions can be made by the authorities in certain cases.

16. Other Information

SDS preparation date

18 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.

References

Not available.