PARAFORMALDEHYDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H315, H317, H318, H332, H334, H402

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

Physical hazards

Flammable solid Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation - dust and Category 4 mist) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Respiratory sensitizer Category 1 Skin sensitizer Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228: Flammable solid. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H334: May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H402: Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P284: [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. P273: Avoid release to the environment.

Response

P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs Get medical advice/attention P362+P364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it 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. P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms Call a POISON CENTER/doctor.

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.