Formaldehyde, 37% w/w aqueous solution stabilized ACS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H301+H311+H331, H314, H317, H335, H341, H350, H370, H401

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless Irritating pungent Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. May cause respiratory irritation. Toxic to aquatic life. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1A Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H350 - May cause cancer H370 - Causes damage to organs H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H401 - Toxic to aquatic life H301 + H311 + H331 - Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves

Response

P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion.

Health hazards

Toxic if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful if inhaled. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. Causes damage to organs. May cause respiratory irritation.

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.