GHS ClassificationCAS 50-00-0
Formaldehyde — GHS Classification, Carcinogenicity & Hazards
Formaldehyde is classified Danger under GHS, with hazards including Combustible liquid (H227), Toxic if swallowed (H301), Toxic in contact with skin (H311), Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314), May cause an allergic skin reaction (H317), Causes serious eye damage (H318), Toxic if inhaled (H331), Suspected of causing genetic defects (H341), May cause cancer (H350), and Causes damage to organs (H370).
Signal word — DANGER
Concentration (this SDS record)1-10%
GHS Hazard Summary
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H227 | Combustible liquid |
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed |
| 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 |
| H341 | Suspected of causing genetic defects |
| H350 | May cause cancer |
| H370 | Causes damage to organs |
Physical properties
- pH
- 7.2
Values sourced from the referenced SDS.
Hazard ratings
Ratings as reported in the referenced SDS (scale 0–4). These are SDS-author assignments, not independently calculated values.
Precautionary statements
- P201 Obtain special instructions before use
- P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
- P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources; No smoking
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash hands 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
- 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
- P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
- P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or 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
- P307+P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor
- P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention
- P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
- P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor
- P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
- P321 Specific treatment
- 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 before reuse
- P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations
SDS safety rules
Incompatibilities
- Incompatible with strong acids and bases.Involves: strong acids, strong bases
- Incompatible with oxidizing agents.Involves: oxidizing agents
Storage requirements
- Product is stable when stored as recommended.
Rules extracted from the referenced SDS.
Verified source
- Source
- Official SDS (canonicalized)
- Supplier
- Genelinx International Inc, dba bioWORLD
- SDS revised
- 2022-11-04
- Last verified
- 2026-07-15
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