PARAFORMALDEHYDE

Hazard statements (CLP)

H228, H302, H315, H317, H318, H332, H335, H351

Code

Statements

H228

Flammable solid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.2 Label elements

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Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H228 Flammable solid. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H332 Harmful if inhaled. H315 Causes skin irritation. H318 Causes serious eye damage. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. Hazard(s) not otherwise classified Not Applicable

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P271 Use in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fumes. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace.

Response

P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use water jets to extinguish. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician/first aider/if you feel unwell. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

Storage

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

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1, Sensitisation (Skin) Category 1, Carcinogenicity Category 2, Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure (Respiratory Tract Irritation) Category 3