PARAFORMALDEHYDE 16% SOLUTION, EM GRADE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H315, H319, H334

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

NFPA Rating Classification of the substance or mixture GHS08 Health hazard Respiratory Sensitizer - Category 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye Irritation - Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Flammable Liquids - Category 4 H227 Combustible liquid

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) (Contd. on page 2) CA (Contd. of page 1)

Hazard pictograms

GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Paraformaldehyde

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled.

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Read label before use. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Specific treatment (see on this label). IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center/doctor. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Classification system

· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 2 2 Fire = 2 2 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 2 Health = 2 FIRE 2 Fire = 2 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0 CA (Contd. on page 3) (Contd. of page 2)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 Health hazard Respiratory Sensitizer - Category 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. GHS07 Skin Irritation - Category 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation - Category 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Flammable Liquids - Category 4 H227 Combustible liquid.