Formaldehyde 37% solution in Water

• Synonyms:

  Formalin; Formaldehyde; Formic aldehyde; Methanal; Methyl aldehyde

• UN Code:

  UN2209

• Pictogram:

  02 - Flammable, 05 - Corrosive, 06 - Acute Toxicity, 08 - Health Hazard, 09 - Environmental hazard

• UDF Signal Word:

  Danger

• MDL Number:

  MFCD00003274

• IATA Restriction:

  false

• Hazard Statement:

  H226 Flammable liquid and vapor; H301 Toxic if swallowed; H311 Toxic in contact with skin; H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H319 Causes serious eye irritation; H331 Toxic if inhaled; H335 May cause respiratory irritation; H351 Suspected of causing cancer; H370 Causes damage to organs; H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

• DOT Name:

  Formaldehyde Solution

• DOT Classification:

  Class 8

• Packaging Group:

  PGIII

• Precautions:

  P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking; P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray; P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area; P273 Avoid release to the environment; P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection; P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician; P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water; P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) : Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower; P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position 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; P307+P311 IF exposed: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician; P332+P313 IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

• CAS Number:

  50-00-0