Formaldehyde Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301+H311+H331, H314, H317, H341, H350, H361, H370, H373

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

A. Hazard category/Classification:

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 4

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 3 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - vapor) Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Toxic to reproduction Category 2 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 11. Single Exposure Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 22. Repeated Exposure Target Organs 1. Central nervous system, Eyes 2. Gastrointestinal tract, Kidney, Liver, Respiratory system, Skin Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, oral 0 % Acute toxicity, dermal 0 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 0 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 0 % or mist Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 %

Environmental hazards

Chronic hazards to the aquatic 47 % B. Warning label items including precautionary statement:

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227: Combustible liquid. H301+H311+H331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H370: Causes damage to organs. H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. P260: Do not breathe dust/mist/vapors/spray. P264: Wash 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. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P330: Rinse mouth. P331: Do NOT induce vomiting. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction.

Storage

P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

Disposal

P501: 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. C. Other hazards not included No data available. in the hazard category criteria: