Formaldehyde (Paraformaldehyde) 4% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

1. Identification

Product Identifiers

Product Name

Formaldehyde (Paraformaldehyde) 4% Aqueous Solution, EM Grade

Other Names

4% Paraformaldehyde (Formaldehyde) Aqueous Solution

Product Number(s)

157-4 (C005), 157-4-100 (C005-100), 157-4-1L (C005-1L), 157-4-500-SP, 157-4-5L, 157-4-CUSTOM, 157-4-PLASTIC, 157-4-SP, 157-4-SP-1L, 157-4-SPECIAL, 157SP-4

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)

• H316: Causes mild skin irritation
• H227: Combustible liquid
• H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled

Precautionary Statement(s)

• P210: Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking
• P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
• P342±P311: If experiencing respiratory symtoms. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor
• P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Primary route(s) of entry

Human Health

Inhalation

Not available.

Ingestion

Not available.

Eyes

Not available.

Skin

Not available.

Environment

3. Composition / Information on Ingredients

4. First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If 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

CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Large 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

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.

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.

Conditions for safe storage

• Protect from heat.
• Keep respiratory protective device available.
• PAC-1:
• Paraformaldehyde 2 mg/m³
• PAC-2:
• Paraformaldehyde 23 mg/m³
• PAC-3:
• Paraformaldehyde 47 mg/m³

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 skin.
• Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.

Personal protective equipment

Eye and face protection

Safety glasses

Skin protection

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

Body protection

• 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.

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

Clear liquid

Odour

Characteristic

pH

Not available.

Vapour Pressure

at 20 °C (68 °F): 23 hPa (17.3 mm Hg)

Density

at 20 °C (68 °F): 0.9848 g/cm³ (8.21816 lbs/gal)

Boiling Point

>93 °C (>199.4 °F)

Melting Point

0 °C (32 °F)

Solubility

Fully miscible.

Specific Gravity of Density

Not available.

Flash Point

>60 °C (>140 °F)

Flammable (Explosive) Limits

Not available.

Ignition Temperature

Product is not selfigniting.

Formula

• Solvent content:
• Water: 96.0 %
• VOC content: 0.00 %
• 0.0 g/l / 0.00 lb/gal
• Solids content: 0.0 %

10. Stability and Reactivity

Reactivity

Not available.

Chemical stability

Not available.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No further relevant information available.

Conditions to avoid

Not available.

Incompatible materials

No further relevant information available.

11. Toxicological Information

Acute effects

No further relevant information available.

Eye contact

No irritating effect.

Skin contact

Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.

Ingestion

No further relevant information available.

Inhalation

No further relevant information available.

Toxicity and irritation

• Paraformaldehyde
• Oral LD50 800 mg/kg (Rat)
• Dermal LD50 10,000 mg/kg (rabbit)
• Inhalative LC50/4 h 1,070 mg/l (Rat)
• Suspected of causing genetic defects.
• Carcinogenicity: May cause cancer.
• The product shows the following dangers according to internally approved calculation methods for preparations:
• Harmful
• Irritant

12. Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity

• Water hazard class 2 (Self-assessment): 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.

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

Not available.

UN Number

None.

Proper shipping name

Not regulated.

Transport hazard class

0

Packing group

None.

Environmental hazard

No information available.

Special precautions for users

No information available.

Additional information

No information available.

15. Regulatory Information

Poisons Schedule Number

No information available.

Other Information

No further relevant information available.

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.