Paraformaldehyde solution, 4% in PBS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H316, H317, H318, H351, H371

Code

Statements

H316

Causes mild skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid No information available Emergency Overview Causes mild skin irritation. May cause damage to organs. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Suspected of causing cancer Classification of the substance or mixture Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2 Label Elements

Signal word

Danger Hazard Statements H316 - Causes mild skin irritation H371 - May cause damage to organs H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H351 - Suspected of causing cancer

Prevention

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 P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves

Response

P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water 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 or doctor P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

None identified.

Health hazards

Causes mild skin irritation. May cause damage to organs. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing cancer.

Environmental hazards

Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 3 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 2