Formaldehyde Solution Q2

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 3 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 1 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Sensitization, respiratory Category 1B Sensitization, skin Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 (eye, central nervous system)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. Suspected of causing cancer. Causes damage to organs (eye, central nervous system).

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe vapor/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

In case of fire: Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog for extinction. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If swallowed: Immediately call a poison center/doctor/. P330 Rinse mouth. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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/doctor. If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified.