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Formaldehyde 35% Reag. Ph. Eur.

CAS 50-00-0

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Formaldehyde 35% Reag. Ph. Eur.
Product Code
87837

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
50-00-0 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

General chemical reagent

Manufacturers & Suppliers

V

VWR International Ltd.

national supplier

Hunter Boulevard, Magna Park, Lutterworth, LE17 4XN

0800 22 33 44

Emergency Contacts

CareChem24

+44 (0) 1270 502894

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
Muta. Cat. 2 H341
Carc. Cat. 1B H350
STOT SE Cat. 1 H370
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H301 + H311 + H331
Skin Sens. Cat. 1 H317

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350 May cause cancer.
H370 Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary Statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305 + P351 + P338 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: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type mixture
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Formaldehyde EC: 200-001-8 50-00-0 25 - 36% Yes
Methanol EC: 200-659-6 67-56-1 15 - 16% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration.

Skin contact

After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. Remove contaminated, saturated clothing immediately. Immediate medical treatment required because corrosive injuries that are not treated are hard to cure.

Eye contact

In case of contact with eyes flush immediately with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes holding eyelids apart and consult an ophthalmologist. Protect uninjured eye. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Ingestion

Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Give nothing to eat or drink.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediate medical treatment required because corrosive injuries that are not treated are hard to cure.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

The product itself does not burn. Co-ordinate fire-fighting measures to the fire surroundings.

Unsuitable media

no restriction

Specific hazards

In case of fire may be liberated: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide (CO2)

Instructions

DO NOT fight fire when fire reaches explosives. Use water spray jet to protect personnel and to cool endangered containers.

Firefighter Protection

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus and chemical protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe gas/vapour/aerosol. Provide adequate ventilation. Use personal protection equipment. In case of major fire and large quantities: Remove persons to safety.

Environmental

Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains. Make sure spills can be contained, e.g. in sump pallets or kerbed areas. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

Cleanup methods

Clean contaminated articles and floor according to the environmental legislation.

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Avoid inhalation. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed and in a well-ventilated place.

Hygiene

Wash hands before breaks and after work. When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Technical measures and the application of suitable work processes have priority over personal protection equipment. If handled uncovered, arrangements with local exhaust ventilation have to be used.

Hands

When handling with chemical substances, protective gloves must be worn with the CE-label including the four control digits. Recommended glove articles DIN-/EN-Norms EN ISO 374 in the case of wanting to use the gloves again, clean them before taking off and air them well. By short-term hand contact: Suitable material: NBR (Nitrile rubber), Thickness of the glove material: 0,12 mm, Breakthrough time: 240-480 min, Recommended glove articles: VWR 112-0998. By long-term hand contact: Suitable material: NBR (Nitrile rubber), Thickness of the glove material: 0,38 mm, Recommended glove articles: VWR 112-3717 / 112-1381

Eyes

Eye glasses with side protection DIN-/EN-Norms DIN EN 166. Recommendation: VWR 111-0432

Respiratory

Respiratory protection necessary at: aerosol or mist formation. Suitable respiratory protection apparatus: Full-/half-/quarter-face masks (DIN EN 136/140). Recommendation: VWR 111-0206. Suitable material: A1. Recommendation: VWR 111-8930

Skin/Body

Wear suitable protective clothing. When handling with chemical substances, protective clothing with CE-labels including the four control digits must be worn.

Environmental

no data available

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Language Code
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Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
colourless
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
pungent
Odor Threshold
no data available
Ph
3.0 - 4.5 (20 °C)
Melting Point
-15 °C
Boiling Point
100 °C (1013 hPa)
Flash Point
62 °C (closed cup)
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
no data available
Vapor Pressure
no data available
Vapor Density
no data available
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
no data available
Density
1.088 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Flammability
not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit
no data available
Lower Explosive Limit
no data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
420 °C
Decomposition Temperature
not applicable
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
no data available
Solubility In Water
no data available
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
no data available
Kinematic Viscosity
no data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Vapours can form explosive mixtures with air.

Hazardous reactions

Formation of explosive mixtures with: Oxidising agent, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Material, oxygen-rich, Oxidising, Nitric acid, Chlorine, Bromine. Exothermic reaction with: Reducing agent, Acid, Acid halides, Alkali (lye), concentrated. Violent reaction with: Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metal. Formation of: Hydrogen

Avoid

UV-radiation/sunlight, Heat. This material is combustible and can be ignited by heat, sparks, flames, or other sources of ignition (e.g. static electricity, pilot lights, or mechanical/electrical equipment).

Incompatible

light metals, Plastic articles

Decomposition

no data available

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Ecotoxicity

Fish toxicity: Formaldehyde - LC50: 52.5 mg/l (96 h)

12.1 Ecotoxicity

Fish toxicity: Methanol - LC50: 24000 mg/l (96 h) - Poirier, S.H., M.L. Knuth, C.D. Anderson-Buchou, L.T. Brooke, A.R. Lima, and P.J. Shubat 1986. Comparative Toxicity of Methanol and N,N-Dimethylformamide to Freshwater Fish and Invertebrates. Bull.Environ.Contam.Toxicol. 37(4):615-621

12.1 Ecotoxicity

Daphnia toxicity: Formaldehyde - LC50: 1070 mg/l (48 h) Formaldehyde - EC50: 14 mg/l (48 h)

12.1 Ecotoxicity

Daphnia toxicity: Methanol - LC50: 3290 mg/l (48 h) - Guilhermino, L., T. Diamantino, M.C. Silva, and A.M.V.M. Soares 2000. Acute Toxicity Test with Daphnia magna: An Alternative to Mammals in the Prescreening of Chemical Toxicity?. Ecotoxicol.Environ.Saf. 46(3):357-362 Methanol - EC50: 24500 mg/l (48 h) - Randall, T.L., and P.V. Knopp 1980. Detoxification of Specific Organic Substances by Wet Oxidation. J.Water Pollut.Control Fed. 52(8):2117-2130

12.1 Ecotoxicity

Algae toxicity: Methanol - EC50: 22 000 mg/l (96 h) Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata - IUCLID

12.1 Toxicity

Bacteria toxicity: no data available

12.2 Persistence and degradability

no data available

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: no data available

12.4 Mobility in soil

no data available

12.5 Results of PBT/vPvB assessment

The substances in the mixture do not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria according to REACH, annex XIII.

The substances in the mixture do not meet the PBT/vPvB criteria according to REACH, annex XIII.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Dispose according to local legislation. Consult the appropriate local waste disposal expert about waste disposal.

Disposal

Dispose according to local legislation. Consult the appropriate local waste disposal expert about waste disposal.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2209
Shipping Name
FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
III
ADR

Passage forbidden through tunnels of category E.

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Formaldehyde 35% Reag. Ph. Eur.?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Formaldehyde 35% Reag. Ph. Eur.?

Formaldehyde 35% Reag. Ph. Eur. is a liquid appearing as colourless with colourless color. It has pungent odor.

What is Formaldehyde 35% Reag. Ph. Eur. used for?

General chemical reagent

What are the hazard statements for Formaldehyde 35% Reag. Ph. Eur.?

This substance has 7 hazard statements:

  • H301 + H311 + H331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.
  • H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H350: May cause cancer.
  • H370: Causes damage to organs.

What is the melting point of Formaldehyde 35% Reag. Ph. Eur.?

The melting point is -15 °C and the boiling point is 100 °C (1013 hPa).