PARAFORMALDEHYDE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS US classification Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation:dust,mist) Skin Irrit. 2 Eye Dam. 1 Resp. Sens. 1 Skin Sens. 1 Carc. 1A Repr. 1B

2.2 Label elements

GHS US labeling

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye damage May cause an allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause an allergic skin reaction May cause cancer May damage fertility or the unborn child

Precautionary statements

If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. Keep out of reach of children. Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. 09/17/2020 EN (English US) FDS21-101 Page 1 If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. If swallowed: Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. Call a poison center or doctor if you feel unwell. If on skin: Wash with plenty of water. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. If inhaled: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a poison center or doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Paraformaldehyde thermal decomposition produces formaldehyde vapours. Mixtures of air/formaldehyde are flammable from 7 to 73 % v/v. Reacts with oxidizers, reacts with strong acids and bases producing formaldehyde. Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.

Ingredient(s) with unknown acute toxicity

Not applicable

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

GHS US classification Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute Tox. 4 (Inhalation:dust,mist) Skin Irrit. 2 Eye Dam. 1 Resp. Sens. 1 Skin Sens. 1 Carc. 1A Repr. 1B