Formaldehyde 37% Solution

Hazard statements (CLP)

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

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

OSHA HCS Classification

Flammable liquids 3; H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. Acute toxicity 4; H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute toxicity 3; H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute toxicity 2; H330 Fatal if inhaled. Skin corrosion 1B; H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye damage 1; H318 Causes serious eye damage. Skin sensitivity 1; H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. Mutagenicity 2; H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. Carcinogenicity 1B; H350 May cause cancer. STOT – single exposure 1; H370 Causes damage to organs. Acute aquatic toxicity 3; H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Signal word

Danger 1

Hazard statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. 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. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects. H350 May cause cancer. H370 Causes damage to organs. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat / sparks / open flames / hot surfaces – No smoking. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical / ventilating / light / equipment. P260 Do not breathe dust / fume / gas / mist / vapors / spray. P264 Wash thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink, or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors, or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves / eye protection / face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.

Response

P301+330+331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do Not induce vomiting. P302+352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303+361+353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove / Take all contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with water / shower. P304+312 IF INHALED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor / physician if you feel unwell. P305+351+338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do – continue rinsing. P307+311 IF exposed, call a POISON CENTER or doctor / physician. P308+313 If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice / attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor / physician. P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see information on this label). P333+313 IF skin irritation or a rash occurs: Get medical advice or attention. P340 Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam, CO2, powder, water spray for extinction. Do not use water jet. P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P403+233 Store in a well ventilated space. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local / national regulations. 2