This 10-liter container holds a concentrated solution of the organic compound Formaldehyde (CAS 50-00-0), classified as an Aldehyde and Organic gas. It is subject to various workplace restrictions, including no smoking, no unauthorized entry, no eating or drinking, and the use of safety equipment such as goggles and gloves. The European Union has established binding occupational exposure limits for Formaldehyde, with an 8-hour limit value of 0.37 mg/m3 (0.3 ppm) and a short-term limit value of 0.74 mg/m3 (0.6 ppm). Transitional measures apply in certain sectors until 2024. Formaldehyde is harmful if swallowed, causes severe skin burns and eye damage, is extremely flammable, and is combustible.

• CAS Number: 50-00-0
• Molecular Formula: CH2O
• Molecular Weight: 30.026
• Exact Mass: 30.010564683
• Boiling Point: -6 °F at 760 mmHg (NIOSH, 2024)
• Melting Point: -134 °F (NIOSH, 2024)
• Vapour Density: 1.04 (NIOSH, 2024) - Heavier than air; will sink (Relative to Air)
• GHS Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements:
• H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
• H301 (83.1%): Toxic if swallowed [Danger Acute toxicity, oral]
• H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]
• H220: Extremely flammable gas [Danger Flammable gases]
• H227: Combustible liquid [Warning Flammable liquids]