SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
Catalogue No. :	AL2218	Product form :	Mixture
CAS Number :	50-00-0	EC Number :	200-001-8
Grade :		EC Index Number :	605-001-00-5
Chemical Formula :	CH2O	HSN Code :	29121100
Synonyms :	Formalin
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Industrial For professional use only
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Not classified see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS06 GHS05 GHS08
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H301+H331 - Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled H310 - Fatal in contact with skin. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 - May cause respiratory irritation. H351 - Suspected of causing cancer.
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P201 - Obtain special instructions before use. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P262 - Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P301+P330+P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P303+P361+P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor. P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell. P321 - Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label) P330 - Rinse mouth. P333+P313 - If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P361+P364 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Not applicable
CAS No. :		50-00-0
EC Index No. :		605-001-00-5
EC No. :		200-001-8
3.2. Mixture
Name	Product identifier	%	Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Water	(CAS-No.) 7732-18-5 (EC-No.) 231-791-2	47 - 55	Not classified
Formaldehyde	(CAS-No.) 50-00-0 (EC-No.) 200-001-8 (EC Index-No.) 605-001-00-5	37 - 41	Acute Tox. 2 (Dermal), H310 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation), H331 Acute Tox. 3 (Oral), H301 Skin Corr. 1B, H314 Eye Dam. 1, H318 Carc. 2, H351 STOT SE 3, H335 Skin Sens. 1, H317
methanol	(CAS-No.) 67-56-1 (EC-No.) 200-659-6 (EC Index-No.) 603-001-00-X	8 - 12	Flam. Liq. 2, H225 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation), H331 Acute Tox. 3 (Dermal), H311 Acute Tox. 3 (Oral), H301 STOT SE 1, H370
Full text of H-statements: see section 16

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Specific measures (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash with plenty of water/…. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label).
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). Do NOT induce vomiting.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/effects : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Symptoms/effects after inhalation : May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. Symptoms/effects after skin contact : Fatal in contact with skin. Symptoms/effects after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms/effects after ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	Water spray. Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use extinguishing media containing water.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures :	No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Ventilate area. Stop release.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling :	Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and unders
Hygiene measures :	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures :	Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions :	Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or face shield
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	[In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Liquid Colour
Colour :	Clear Colorles.
Odour :	Pungent.
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	2.8
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	-150 °C
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	96 °C
Flash point :	64 °C
Auto-ignition temperature :	300 °C
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	No data available
Vapour pressure :	1.3 mm Hg at 20°C
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	1.04
Density :	1.08 g/cm3
Solubility :	Water: Infinitely soluble
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	0.07 - 0.73 vol %
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
10.2 Chemical stability
No additional information available
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
No additional information available
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Dermal: Fatal in contact with skin. Inhalation: Toxic if inhaled. Oral: Toxic if swallowed. ATE CLP (oral) 100 mg/kg bodyweight ATE CLP (dermal) 50 mg/kg bodyweight ATE CLP (gases) 700 ppmv/4h ATE CLP (vapours) 3 mg/l/4h ATE CLP (dust,mist) 0.5 mg/l/4h
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. pH: 2.8
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Causes serious eye damage. pH: 2.8
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	May cause an allergic skin reaction.
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Suspected of causing cancer.
STOT-single exposure :	May cause respiratory irritation.
STOT-repeated exposure :	Not classified
Aspiration hazard :	Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms :	Toxic if swallowed. Fatal in contact with skin.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.
Ecology - waste materials :	Hazardous waste due to toxicity.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	2209
UN-No. (IMDG) :	2209
UN-No. (IATA) :	2209
UN-No. (ADN) :	2209
UN-No. (RID) :	2209
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 2209, FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, 8, III
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 2209, FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, 8, III
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 2209, FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, 8, III
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 2209, FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, 8, III
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 2209, FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, 8, III
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	8
Danger labels :	8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	III
Packing group (IMDG) :	III
Packing group (IATA) :	III
Packing group (ADN) :	III
Packing group (RID) :	III
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : C9 Special provisions (ADR) : 533 Limited quantities (ADR) : 5l Excepted quantities (ADR) : E1 Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC03, LP01, R001 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T4 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP1 Tank code (ADR) : L4BN Vehicle for tank carriage : AT Transport category (ADR) : 3 Special provisions for carriage - Packages (ADR) : V12 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 80 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E EAC code : •2X
- Transport by sea
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 5 L Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E1 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001, LP01 IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC03 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T4 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP1 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B Stowage category (IMDG) : A MFAG-No : 132
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E1 PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y841 PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : 1L PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 852 PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 5L CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 856 CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 60L ERG code (IATA) : 8i
- Inland waterway transport
Not regulated
- Rail transport
Not regulated
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
Contains no REACH substances with Annex XVII restrictions Contains no substance on the REACH candidate list Contains no REACH Annex XIV substances
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 3, severe hazard to water (Classification according to AwSV, Annex 1) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : Formaldehyde is listed SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : None of the components are listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Borstvoeding : None of the components are listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Vruchtbaarheid : None of the components are listed NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de voortplanting giftige stoffen- Ontwikkeling : None of the components are listed
Denmark
Class for fire hazard : Class III-1 Store unit : 50 liter Classification remarks : Flammable according to the Danish Ministry of Justice; Emergency management guidelines for the storage of flammable liquids must be followed Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct contact with the product The requirements from the Danish Working Environment Authorities regarding work with carcinogens must be followed during use and disposal
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of H- and EUH-statements: Acute Tox. 2 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 2 Acute Tox. 3 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 3 Acute Tox. 3 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 3 Acute Tox. 3 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 3 Carc. 2 Carcinogenicity, Category 2 Eye Dam. 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation, Category 1 Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids, Category 2 Skin Corr. 1B Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B Skin Sens. 1 Skin sensitisation, Category 1 STOT SE 1 Specific target organ toxicity — single exposure, Category 1 STOT SE 3 Specific target organ toxicity — Single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory tract irritation H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310 Fatal in contact with skin. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs.