BUFFERED FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H301, H311, H317, H331, H331+H311+H301, H351

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

CLP CLASSIFICATION

Formaldehyde: Carcinogenicity, Category 2 H351 Acute toxicity, Category 3 H331, H311, H301 Skin sensitization, Category 1 H317 Methanol: Flammable liquid, Category 2 H225 Acute toxicity, Category 3 H331, H311, H301

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC) Formaldehyde: Carcinogen, Category 3 R40 R43 Methanol: F; Highly Flammable R11

Health hazards

Suspected of causing cancer. Toxic if inhaled, in contact with skin or if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Highly flammable liquid and vapour. For the full text of the H and R-phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

2.2 Label elements

REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H351 Suspected of causing cancer H331+H311+H301 Toxic if inhaled, in contact with skin or if swallowed H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary statements

P280 Wear protective gloves / protective clothing / eye protection / face protection. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON Centre or doctor/physician. P304+P340+P311 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P333+P308+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs, or if exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

2.3 Other hazards

None known. Section: 3.