PARAFORMALDEHYDE 8% AQUEOUS SOLUTION, EM GRADE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H315, H317, H319, H341, H350

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture GHS08 health hazard Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Contd. on page 2) AU Contd. of page 1) Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid

2.2 Label elements

The product is classified and labelled according to the Globally Harmonised System (GHS).

Hazard pictograms

GHS07 GHS08

Signal word

Danger

Hazardous Ingredients

formaldehyde

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer.

Precautionary statements

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. 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. Specific treatment (see on this label). 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 for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

PBT Substances

Not applicable

vPvB Substances

Not applicable AU (Contd. on page 3) (Contd. of page 2)

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS08 health hazard Muta. 2 H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer. GHS07 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation. Eye Irrit. 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Skin Sens. 1 H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. (Contd. on page 2) AU (Contd. of page 1) Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid.