Paraformaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H302+H332, H315, H317, H318, H332, H335, H351

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

Physical hazards

Flammable solids Category 2 (H228)

Health hazards

Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317) Carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335)

Environmental hazards

Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met

Hazard statements

see section 16 H228 - Flammable solid H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H351 - Suspected of causing cancer H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled May form combustible dust concentrations in air

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking

2.3 Other hazards

May form explosible dust-air mixture if dispersed Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates Toxicity to Soil Dwelling Organisms