Paraformaldehyde 91-93%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302+H332, H314, H317, H318, H335, H341, H350, H402

Code

Statements

H302+H332

Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled

OSHA HCS Classification

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Acute toxicity (Inhalation) Category 4 Skin corrosion Category 1C Serious eye damage Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ Category 3 (Respiratory system) systemic toxicity - single exposure Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3 Celanese Paraformaldehdye 91-93% have been tested in accordance with U.N. Test N1 and determined not to be a flammable solid.

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H402 Harmful to aquatic life. May form combustible dust concentrations in air.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dusts or mists. P264 Wash skin 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 must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. 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/ physician. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention.

Storage

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

Disposal

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

2.3 Other hazards

None known.