Formaldehyde 37% Bayer

Hazard statements (CLP)

H302, H311, H314, H317, H318, H330, H334, H335, H350, H370, H373

Code

Statements

H302

Harmful if swallowed

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

ACUTE TOXICITY:oral - Category 4 ACUTE TOXICITY:dermal - Category 3 ACUTE TOXICITY:inhalation - Category 2 SKIN CORROSION - Category 1 SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE - Category 1 RESPIRATORY SENSITIZATION - Category 1 SKIN SENSITIZATION - Category 1 CARCINOGENICITY - Category 1B SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) [central nervous system (CNS), optic nerve] - Category 1 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (SINGLE EXPOSURE) [Respiratory tract irritation] - Category 3 SPECIFIC TARGET ORGAN TOXICITY (REPEATED EXPOSURE) [gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, liver, respiratory tract, skin] - Category 2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed. H311 Toxic in contact with skin. H330 Fatal if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H334 May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs: (central nervous system (CNS), optic nerve) H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. (gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, liver, respiratory tract, skin)

Precautionary statements

General Not applicable.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Wear protective gloves. Wear eye or face protection. Wear protective clothing. Wear respiratory protection. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Do not breathe vapor. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

Get medical attention if you feel unwell. IF exposed: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF INHALED: If breathing is difficult, remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician. IF ON SKIN: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Wash with plenty of soap and water. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical attention. 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 physician.

Storage

Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with all local, regional, national and international regulations.

Other hazards which do not result in classification

None known.