FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION, 37%, REAGENT (ACS)

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H302, H311, H314, H317, H318, H330, H335, H341, H350, H360, H370, H402, H412

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 3

Health hazards

Acute toxicity, oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, dermal Category 3 Acute toxicity, inhalation Category 2 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Sensitization, skin Category 1 Germ cell mutagenicity Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1 Reproductive toxicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure Category 3 respiratory tract irritation Specific target organ toxicity, repeated Category 1 (central nervous system, visual exposure organs)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause cancer. May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. Causes damage to organs (central nervous system, visual organs) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly closed. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe mist or vapor. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Wear respiratory protection. Avoid release to the environment.

Response

If swallowed Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved incineration plant. Hazard(s) not otherwise Not classified. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Environmental hazards

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute Category 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment, Category 3

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Not classified.