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Paraformaldehyde

Item number	685695
CAS	30525-89-4
Formula	CH4O2
Molecular weight	48,04 g/mol
Quantity	1X1000MG
storage conditions	20 °C
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Safety Data Sheet	according to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH) Classifications according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008. Printdate 02.12.2024
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name:	Paraformaldehyde
Catalog No.:	685695
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture	Identified: Laboratory chemical uses: R&D
Uses advised against:	HPC Standards GmbH Am Wieseneck 7 04451 Cunnersdorf Deutschland Tel. +49 34291 3372-36 Fax. +49 34291 3372-39 contact@hpc-standards.com
Emergency telephone number	HPC Standards Tel. +49 34291 3372-36 This number is only available during office hours.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION	2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332 Skin irritation (Category 2), H315 Serious eye damage (Category 1), H318 Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317 Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2), H341 Carcinogenicity (Category 1B), H350 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335
Label elements
Pictogram	flamme flamme GHS05 acid acid GHS07 exclam exclam GHS08 silhouete silhouete
	2.2 Label elements Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Pictogram Signal word Danger Hazard statement(s) H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. Precautionary statement(s) P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. Supplemental Hazard Statements none 2.3 Other hazards This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS	3.1 Substances Synonyms : Polyoxymethylene Formula : CH2O ]n Molecular weight : 30,03 g/mol CAS-No. : 30525-89-4 Component Classification Concentration Paraformaldehyde Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Dam. 1; Skin Sens. 1; Muta. 2; Carc. 1B; STOT SE 3; H302, H332, H315, H318, H317, H341, H350, H335 <= 100 %
Formula	CH4O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol)	48.04
CAS-No.	30525-89-4
FIRST AID MEASURES	4.1 Description of first aid measures General advice Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. If inhaled If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. In case of skin contact Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician. In case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. If swallowed Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician. 4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11 4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed No data available
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES	5.1 Extinguishing media Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture Carbon oxides 5.3 Advice for firefighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. 5.4 Further information No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES	6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8. 6.2 Environmental precautions Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. 6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal. 6.4 Reference to other sections For disposal see section 13
HANDLING AND STORAGE	7.1 Precautions for safe handling Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2. 7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in cool place. Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8 °C 7.3 Specific end use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION	8.1 Control parameters Ingredients with workplace control parameters 8.2 Exposure controls Personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles Skin protection This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves. Body Protection Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing. Respiratory protection required when dusts are generated. Our recommendations on filtering respiratory protection are based on the following standards: DIN EN 143, DIN 14387 and other accompanying standards relating to the used respiratory protection system. Recommended Filter type: Filter type P3 The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented. Control of environmental exposure Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES	9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties a) Appearance Form: solid b) Odour No data available c) Odour Threshold No data available d) pH No data available e) Melting point/freezing point Melting point/range: 120 - 170 °C f) Initial boiling point and boiling range No data available g) Flash point Not applicable h) Evaporation rate No data available i) Flammability (solid, gas) May form combustible dust concentrations in air. j) Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Upper explosion limit: 73 %(V) Lower explosion limit: 7 %(V) k) Vapour pressure No data available l) Vapour density No data available m) Relative density 0,88 g/mL at 25 °C n) Water solubility No data available o) Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water No data available p) Auto-ignition temperature No data available q) Decomposition temperature No data available r) Viscosity No data available s) Explosive properties No data available t) Oxidizing properties No data available 9.2 Other safety information No data available
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY	10.1 Reactivity No data available 10.2 Chemical stability Stable under recommended storage conditions. 10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions No data available 10.4 Conditions to avoid Exposure to moisture 10.5 Incompatible materials Strong oxidizing agents 10.6 Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides Other decomposition products - No data available In the event of fire: see section 5
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION	11.1 Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity LD50 Oral - Rat - 592 mg/kg Remarks: (External MSDS) LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 4 h - 1,07 mg/l Remarks: (External MSDS) Inhalation: Irritating to respiratory system. LDLo Dermal - Rabbit - 10.000 mg/kg Remarks: (RTECS) Skin corrosion/irritation Dermatitis Serious eye damage/eye irritation No data available Respiratory or skin sensitisation Human experience Result: positive Remarks: (External MSDS) Germ cell mutagenicity Mutagenicity (mammal cell test): Result: positive (Lit.) Carcinogenicity No data available IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. Reproductive toxicity No data available Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure No data available Acute inhalation toxicity - mucosal irritations, Cough, Shortness of breath, Possible damages:, damage of respiratory tract, Lung oedema Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure No data available Aspiration hazard No data available Additional Information RTECS: RV0540000 May cause permanent eye injury. To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated After absorption: Systemic effects: drop in blood pressure Other dangerous properties can not be excluded. This substance should be handled with particular care. Liver - Irregularities - Based on Human Evidence
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION	12.1 Toxicity Toxicity to fish LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 46 - 78 mg/l - 96 h Remarks: (ECOTOX Database) Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 42 mg/l - 24 h Remarks: (External MSDS) 12.2 Persistence and degradability No data available 12.3 Bioaccumulative potential No data available 12.4 Mobility in soil No data available 12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. 12.6 Other adverse effects Harmful to aquatic life. Reacts with water to form toxic decomposition products. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS	13.1 Waste treatment methods Product Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. Waste material must be disposed of in accordance with the Directive on waste 2008/98/EC as well as other national and local regulations. Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like the product itself. Contaminated packaging Dispose of as unused product.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION	14.1 UN number ADR/RID: 2213 IMDG: 2213 IATA: 2213 14.2 UN proper shipping name ADR/RID: PARAFORMALDEHYDE IMDG: PARAFORMALDEHYDE IATA: Paraformaldehyde 14.3 Transport hazard class(es) ADR/RID: 4.1 IMDG: 4.1 IATA: 4.1 14.4 Packaging group ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III 14.5 Environmental hazards ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no 14.6 Special precautions for user No data available
REGULATORY INFORMATION	15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. 15.2 Chemical safety assessment For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
OTHER INFORMATION	The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any guarantee of the properties of the product. For lab use only!