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Formaldehyde 4% aqueous solution, buffered FCC Formalin 10%

CAS 50-00-0

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Formaldehyde 4% aqueous solution, buffered FCC Formalin 10%
Product Code
10.xxx

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
50-00-0 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

IVD Reagent

Uses advised against

The product is not intended for consumer use.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

V

VWR International Ltd.

national supplier

Orion Business Campus, Northwest Business Park, Ballycoolin, Dublin 15, Republic of Ireland

+353 1 8822222

Emergency Contacts

CareChem24

+44 (0) 1270 502894

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Skin Sens. Cat. 1A H317
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H332
Muta. Cat. 2 H341
Carc. Cat. 1B H350

GHS Pictograms

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects.
H350 May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

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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 3.5 - 5% Yes
Methanol EC: 200-659-6 67-56-1 1.5% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove casualty to fresh air and keep warm and at rest. In case of respiratory tract irritation, consult a physician. If unconscious but breathing normally, place in recovery position and seek medical advice.

Skin contact

Remove contaminated, saturated clothing immediately. Wash off any skin contamination immediately. Get immediate medical advice/attention.

Symptoms: Minor irritation.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately carefully and thoroughly with eye-bath or water. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Consult an ophthalmologist. Transport to the ophthalmologist or eye clinic as soon as possible. Continue rinsing with isotonic saline solution during transport, alternatively with water.

Symptoms: Conjunctival redness.

Ingestion

Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person or a person with cramps.

Immediate Medical Attention

Get immediate medical advice/attention (skin contact). Consult an ophthalmologist (eye contact). Immediately call a POISON CENTRE/doctor (ingestion).

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

ABC-powder, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry sand, Nitrogen.

Unsuitable media

Water spray, Full water jet.

Specific hazards

The product itself does not burn. Sensitizer. Non-combustible toxic substances (liquid). Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Instructions

no data available

Firefighter Protection

no data available

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Wear personal protection equipment (refer to section 8). Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Avoid breathing dust/mist. Provide adequate ventilation. Keep away from sources of heat (e.g. hot surfaces), sparks and open flames. Remove victim out of the danger area.

Small spill

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal binding agents).

Large spill

Take up mechanically.

Environmental

Cover drains. Do not allow to enter into surface water or drains. Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. Do not allow entering drains or surface water. Explosion risk.

Cleanup methods

Clear spills immediately. Collect in closed and suitable containers for disposal.

Materials: liquid-binding material (sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal binding agents)

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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 contact with eyes and skin. Do not breathe vapour. Do not inhale spray vapour. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Storage

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

Hygiene

Wash hands before breaks and after work. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Provide eye shower and label its location conspicuously.

Fire prevention

Usual measures for fire prevention.

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, Breakthrough time: -, Recommended glove articles: VWR 112-3717 / 112-1381

Eyes

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

Respiratory

Respiratory protection necessary at: aerosol or mist formation. Suitable respiratory protection apparatus: Full-/half-/quarter-face masks (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
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Appearance
---
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
characteristic
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
6.8 - 7.2 (20 °C)
Melting Point
no data available
Boiling Point
no data available
Flash Point
no data available
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
---
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
no data available
Density
1.013 g/cm³ (20 °C)
Flammability
Not applicable
Upper Explosive Limit
no data available
Lower Explosive Limit
no data available
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
no data available
Decomposition Temperature
Not applicable
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
no data available
Solubility In Water
soluble (20°C)
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

This material is non-reactive under normal conditions.

Hazardous reactions

Reaction with: Oxidising agent, strong.

Avoid

Keep away from heat.

Incompatible

Oxidising agent, strong.

Decomposition

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. Decomposition products in case of fire: see section 5.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

Fish toxicity: Formaldehyde - LC50: 1.41 - 330 mg/l (96 h)

12.1 Toxicity

Fish toxicity: Methanol - LC50: 15000 - 29400 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 Toxicity

Daphnia toxicity: Formaldehyde - LC50: 954 - 1160 mg/l (48 h) VWR THE CHEMICALS avantor delivered by VWR Formaldehyde - EC50: 5.8 - 29 mg/l (48 h)

12.1 Toxicity

Daphnia toxicity: Methanol - LC50: 2500 - 4810 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: 22200 - 46800 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 Toxicity

**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 mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the PBT criteria. The mixture does not contain a substance fulfilling the vPvB criteria.

The mixture does not contain any substances that meet the PBT or vPvB criteria.

12.6 Endocrine disrupting properties

This product does not contain a substance that has endocrine disrupting properties with respect to the environment.

The product does not contain a substance that has endocrine disrupting properties with respect to the environment.

12.7 Other adverse effects

no data available

no data available

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

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 4% aqueous solution, buffered FCC Formalin 10%?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Formaldehyde 4% aqueous solution, buffered FCC Formalin 10%?

Formaldehyde 4% aqueous solution, buffered FCC Formalin 10% is a liquid with colourless color. It has characteristic odor.

What is Formaldehyde 4% aqueous solution, buffered FCC Formalin 10% used for?

IVD Reagent

What are the hazard statements for Formaldehyde 4% aqueous solution, buffered FCC Formalin 10%?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.
  • H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects.
  • H350: May cause cancer.

What is the melting point of Formaldehyde 4% aqueous solution, buffered FCC Formalin 10%?

The melting point is no data available and the boiling point is no data available.