FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H314, H315, H317, H330, H335, H341, H350

Code

Statements

H314

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard classification

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, Oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 2 Acute toxicity, Dermal Category 3 Skin irritation Category 1B Eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure Category 1

2.2 Label elements

Hazard symbol

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Fatal if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs (Eyes, Central nervous system).

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/ bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

Storage

Store in a dry & well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

No data available

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Health hazards Acute toxicity, Oral : Category 3 Acute toxicity, Inhalation : Category 2 Acute toxicity, Dermal : Category 3 Skin irritation : Category 1B Eye irritation : Category 1 Skin sensitization : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 1B Specific target organ : Category 1 toxicity - single exposure