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 Sensitization - Respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled GHS07 Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation Flammable liquids 4 H227 Combustible liquid

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)

Hazard pictograms

GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

Paraformaldehyde

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1) May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary statements

Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. 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. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. 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

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 Health hazard Sensitization - Respiratory 1 H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. GHS07 Skin Irritation 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Flammable liquids 4 H227 Combustible liquid.