Paraformaldehyde

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS-Classification Acute Toxicity-Oral Category 4 Acute Toxicity-Inhalation Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1

Physical hazards

Flammable Solid Category 2 Danger Hazard Statements H302 – Harmful if swallowed H332 – Harmful if inhaled H315 – Causes skin irritation H318 – Causes serious eye damage H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction H334 – May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled H228 – Flammable solid Pictograms

Precautionary statements

P210 – Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. — No smoking. P240 – Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 – Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating, lighting, and equipment. P280 – Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, and face protection. P261 – Avoid breathing dust and gas. P271 – Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P284 – Wear respiratory protection. P362 – Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P272 – Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P370 + P378 – In case of fire: Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide for extinction. P264 – Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 – Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P301 + P312 – IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330 – Rinse mouth. P304 + P340 – IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P310 – Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. P302 + P352 – IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P333 + P313 – If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P305 + P351 + P338 – IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P501 – Dispose of contents/container in accordance with all federal, provincial, and/or local regulations including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Acute Toxicity-Oral Category 4 Acute Toxicity-Inhalation Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Respiratory Sensitizer Category 1 Physical Hazards Flammable Solid Category 2 Danger Hazard Statements H302 – Harmful if swallowed. H332 – Harmful if inhaled. H315 – Causes skin irritation. H318 – Causes serious eye damage. H317 – May cause an allergic skin reaction. H334 – May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H228 – Flammable solid. Pictograms