Paraformaldehyde 20% Solution, EM Grade

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H315, H319, H334, H335

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 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - H335 May cause respiratory irritation Category 3 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

GHS07 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. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

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. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. 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. 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. Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. 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. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. 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. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure - H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Category 3 Flammable Liquids - Category 4 H227 Combustible liquid.