Formalin Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H311, H314, H317, H331, H341, H350, H370

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Hazardous according to the criteria of the Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS)

Hazard categories

Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Irritation Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity - Category 2 Acute Toxicity (Inhalation) Category 3 Acute Toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Sensitisation (Respiratory) Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B Sensitisation (Skin) Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. 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. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P307 + P311 IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P321 Specific treatment (see First Aid Measures on Safety Data Sheet) P330 Rinse mouth. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local / regional / national / international regulations. National Transport Commission (Australia) Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code)

Classifications

Dangerous Goods according to the criteria of the Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road & Rail (ADG Code) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________