diff --git a/canvas_modules/common-canvas/src/common-properties/controls/passwordfield/passwordfield.jsx b/canvas_modules/common-canvas/src/common-properties/controls/passwordfield/passwordfield.jsx
index 496de24210..15e3fa6fd4 100644
--- a/canvas_modules/common-canvas/src/common-properties/controls/passwordfield/passwordfield.jsx
+++ b/canvas_modules/common-canvas/src/common-properties/controls/passwordfield/passwordfield.jsx
@@ -27,6 +27,8 @@ import { formatMessage } from "./../../util/property-utils";
 class PasswordControl extends React.Component {
 	constructor(props) {
 		super(props);
+
+		this.reactIntl = props.controller.getReactIntl();
 		this.id = ControlUtils.getControlId(this.props.propertyId);
 	}