Formaldehyde Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H301+H311, H314, H317, H330, H341, H350, H370

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Classification Physical state: Liquid Warning Combustible liquid. Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation, ingestion, skin and eyes GHS (Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals):

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids (Category 4) - Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3) - Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2) - Acute toxicity, Dermal (Category 3) - Skin corrosion (Category 1B) - Serious eye damage (Category 1) - Skin sensitisation (Category 1) - Germ cell mutagenicity (Category 2) - Carcinogenicity (Category 1B) - Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 1)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 Combustible liquid. - H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin. - H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. - H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. - H330 Fatal if inhaled. - H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. - H350 May cause cancer. - H370 Causes damage to organs.

Precautionary statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray - P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. - P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. - P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water - P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. - P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.