Paraformaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302+H332, H315, H317, H318, H335, H341, H350, H402

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification (United States) GHS Classification (United States) Flammable solids (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Skin irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Skin sensitisation (Category 1) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2) Carcinogenicity (Category 1B) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302+H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H228 Flammable solid.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash skin 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+P312+P330 If swallowed: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P304+P340+P312 If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338+P310 If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. P308+P313 IF EXPOSED or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.3 Other hazards

Combustible dust

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable solids (Category 2) Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4) Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4) Skin irritation (Category 2) Serious eye damage (Category 1) Skin sensitisation (Category 1) Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2) Carcinogenicity (Category 1B) Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 3) Pictogram(s) Signal word: Danger Hazard statement(s) H302+H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. H228